Ukraine survived ‘very difficult’ winter, but energy risks remain, says Zelensky

The first day of March is traditionally marked in Ukraine – and Russia - as the end of winter. Read more at straitstimes.com.

KYIV - Ukrainians survived the past winter thanks to government efforts to ensure energy and heat, but Russia still poses a threat to the generating system, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday.

Russia has mounted regular waves of missile strikes on power stations in a calculated strategy to bring ordinary Ukrainians to their knees. “But we managed to provide Ukraine with energy and heat. The threat to the energy system remains. And work goes on to ensure the energy system keeps functioning.”

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