I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
I held a coordination call today at the level of the Government and all our regions on the situation in the energy sector. We are already preparing for the next winter and gradually restoring what Russian strikes destroyed this past winter. Resilience plans have been approved across the country – for every region. Implementation has already begun. Road repairs are also underway after the winter. It is important – at the community level, at the level of regional authorities – not to lose time. Every important facility must be protected. There are clear tasks for the regions and major cities regarding alternative generation and the restoration of facilities. Government officials have now ensured the necessary resources and decisions to add cogeneration units to the system. All of this matters – it sustains life. 245 facilities across the country are already in progress. We started this work despite a real problem – a lack of funding. The European support package of €90 billion for Ukraine remains blocked. This is a problem that Europeans cannot find a solution and deliver on what was promised. €5 billion from this package was supposed to go specifically toward preparing Ukraine for the winter and for rapid recovery. We expect that a solution will still be found. For now, we are working with the resources we have, and I am grateful to the Government for this work – to everyone in regions, in regional authorities and cities who is helping us. Protecting the energy sector and our critical infrastructure is an absolute priority.
Today, I received a report from the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko – he reported on many issues. First of all, I want to thank the units of the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service, and the National Police of Ukraine, who, together with all our Defense and Security Forces, are defending the state. We discussed the logistical needs of the respective units today. Special attention was also given to work with veterans, including through the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine – this concerns veterans’ rehabilitation, medical care, and genuine, day-to-day support – this is very important. Thank you.
One more point.
Ukraine is participating in all formats of engagement with our partners for more security and shared strength. We continue to work with countries that are currently under attack by the Iranian regime. New arrangements have been reached, and Ukraine will have an even greater presence in the new security formats. This will certainly strengthen Ukraine's export potential and defense capabilities. Rustem Umerov will report in detail tomorrow on the work carried out this week – country by country: from the Gulf to Türkiye. And Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha took part today in a joint format with Europeans and other partners regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the issues affecting freedom of navigation. This is important for the overall global situation – and for global security. Ukraine has relevant expertise in maritime routes – in their protection and the restoration of navigation. If partners are ready to act, we will consider how we can strengthen them, how we can contribute our expertise, knowledge, and technological potential. It is now impossible to imagine real security without Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who understands this. Thank you to everyone we are already working with. And only together.
Glory to Ukraine!