Zelensky dissatisfied with Ukraine's winter readiness amid energy deficit
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- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction with the country's winter readiness plans, urging faster progress.
- This comes as new Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky anticipates a more challenging winter, with TASS estimating only half of the required natural gas and limited coal reserves.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed dissatisfaction with the country's winter readiness plans, urging quick action. This follows a statement from the new Prime Minister, Sergey Koretsky, who anticipates a more challenging winter.
MOSCOW, July 23. /TASS/. Ukraine needs to better prepare for the winter season, Vladimir Zelensky said at a press conference following his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.
"Logistics, grain, agriculture, energy - all of that is crucial. And so are our [winter] readiness plans, which, to tell you the truth, I am completely dissatisfied with. I have seen the percentage of work done and we need to step it up quickly," he said as quoted by the UNIAN news agency.
Earlier, Ukraine’s new Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky said that the coming winter will be more challenging than the last one. According to TASS estimates, Ukraine has currently secured only approximately half of the natural gas volumes needed for the cold season. TASS calculations show that coal reserves will only last through fall.
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Ukraine will accelerate efforts to prepare for the winter season.
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- How will Ukraine address the energy deficit?
- What specific measures will be taken to accelerate preparations?
- What is the current percentage of work done?
