- Zelenskyy declared a state of emergency in Ukraine’s energy sector and set up a permanent headquarters to coordinate crisis response in Kyiv.
- The government accelerated backup power measures and civilian support to manage outages.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the emergency situation in the country’s energy sector on Tuesday, with a particular focus on Kyiv. He said Russian strikes and worsening weather have caused severe damage and that restoration work is continuing around the clock.
Repair crews, energy companies, utilities and the State Emergency Service are working to restore electricity and heating. Zelenskyy said several issues require urgent solutions.
Ukraine will establish a permanent headquarters in Kyiv to coordinate its efforts. The government has also introduced a state of emergency in the energy sector. The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy will lead efforts to support residents and address operational challenges.
Officials will intensify engagement with international partners to obtain equipment and secure additional support. The Cabinet will simplify procedures for connecting backup power systems to the grid and will work to increase electricity imports into Ukraine.
Zelenskyy instructed the government to review curfew rules during periods of extreme cold. He said residents should have maximum access to support centres, and businesses should plan operations based on the condition of the energy system.
The President also called for more Resilience Centres in Kyiv and ordered inspections of existing sites. He said he expects proposals from the Education Ministry and local authorities on the format of schooling during the emergency.
Zelenskyy stressed that coordinated action by government institutions, businesses and local authorities is critical during the crisis.