The former minister of housing and public Kucherenko: Russia’s target is to destabilize Ukrainian energy system

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Statement made by the newly-qualified Minister of Energy Vladimir Demchishin on the need to purchase electrical power from
"We could have made jokes about hot water in summer, but it is winter already and it’s not funny any more. The minister has said it is necessary to buy electricity from
According to the expert, it is essential to solve the problem with a deficit of coal for thermal power plants.
"The lack of coal in the warehouses is a real threat, not just an intimidation. It is because, as usually, the political factor prevailed. I speak in terms of what authorities say. And they say that we had coal reserves for 3-4 days. There are stuck cars on the border with Russian coal. The ships from
Aleksey Kucherenko admitted that the destabilization of the power system in
"The authorities are hiding behind some technical terms, but I understand that now we supply the
To expert’s opinion, the government does not pay enough attention to communication with the media and citizens on energy issues.
"For example, there is the speaker of ATO. Every day he comes out and says something and inspires some confidence. In the terms of emergent energy state we need someone who will speak clearly, competently and tough. But instead we create the whole Ministry of Informative propaganda for no reason at all. So, where is the speaker on emergent energy situation? Where is he? Let him speak, "- Kucherenko added.