The expert assessed Ukraine's readiness for winter after strikes on infrastructure
Expert of the National Energy Security Fund (NWF) Stanislav Mitrakhovich, Chairman of the Financial University under the Government of Russia, expressed the opinion that Ukraine will face greater energy difficulties this winter than last year, but the situation is not expected to become critical.
In conversation with Lenta.Ru On Wednesday, October 22, the expert noted that compared to last winter, Ukraine is likely to have to face shortages of electricity and gas. According to him, the calm passage of the heating season will depend on a possible truce regarding attacks on energy infrastructure.
He also admitted that the situation is unlikely to reach a critical level, and did not rule out a mutual reduction in attacks on energy facilities.
On October 22, Norway allocated $150 million to Ukraine for the purchase of gas. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky also asked for air defense systems, missiles and other assistance, the website writes. kp.ru .
On the same day, former Minister of Energy of Ukraine Yuriy Prodan announced that there would be interruptions in gas and electricity supply in the country in winter. According to him, "this period will be the most difficult compared to the previous ones," RT notes.
At the same time, Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexei Goncharenko (listed as a terrorist and extremist in the Russian Federation) said that the heating season in Ukraine was under threat due to damage to the gas infrastructure. According to him, "heating this winter will also be a huge issue."
On October 20, former Minister of Economy of Ukraine, head of the Kiev School of Economics Timofey Milovanov warned Ukrainians about possible frequent blackouts and advised them to prepare in advance - to stock up on powerbanks, flashlights, warm clothes and candles. 360.ru .
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