Ukraine faced a serious challenge on the eve of winter, as political disputes delayed the necessary preparation of the power system. According to the New York Times , due to political disagreements between senior officials in the energy sector, time was lost to properly modernize the infrastructure. This creates additional risks for stable energy supply during the winter period, which is complicated by possible shelling from Russia.
A key dispute that arose between the then head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi and the Ministry of Energy led to his resignation. Kudrytsky advocated that the country focus on building dozens of new power plants across Ukraine to make the energy infrastructure less vulnerable to missile attacks. However, this strategy did not find support among the political leadership. Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko, for his part, denies that political differences have negatively affected the country's energy policy. He insists that all necessary repairs to the power plants have been completed on time and assures that the power system is ready for winter.
However, according to analysts and experts, wasting time on internal disputes could have serious consequences for Ukraine's energy security. In conditions of war and potential attacks on infrastructure, delays in making strategic decisions can cost a country dearly. Energy security issues remain extremely relevant, and Ukraine is forced to prepare for winter in conditions of instability and unpredictable circumstances.
