At a meeting with the president, officials discussed the purchase of gas and coal.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting with officials discussed the completion of the current heating season and preparations for the next, as well as energy issues, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to the Correspondent.
«We discussed energy issues, the end of this heating season. The season went well no matter what. Despite all the «vanging», the tariffs have not increased. There were no rolling blackouts. The supply did not fail even in wartime. We have also begun preparations for the next heating season. We discussed the purchase of gas, we discussed the purchase of coal»,— said the president.
He noted that the country's authorities have begun preparations for the next heating season.
«We discussed the purchase of gas, we discussed the purchase of coal. We continue for at least the next six months the effect of the electricity tariff in the amount of UAH 1.44 per kilowatt for those who consume less than 250 kilowatts. This is 80 percent of our citizens», — Zelensky said.
Also Vladimir Zelensky noted that in the Ukrainian regions and districts from which the invaders were expelled, the restoration of normal life continues.
«Scope of work — ; really colossal. 918 settlements of various sizes, but still significant for us, for Ukraine, have already been de-occupied», — noted the head of state.
According to him, mines are being cleared in the liberated territories, and supplies of electricity, water and gas are being resumed. In addition, the police, post office, and structures of state and local authorities are beginning to work.
«Humanitarian headquarters have begun work on the territory of 338 liberated settlements. We are resuming the provision of regular and emergency medical care, the work of educational structures — where possible», — said the president.
He also noted that in total, to date, Russian troops have already destroyed or damaged 1,018 educational institutions throughout Ukraine.
Zelensky also said that restoration has begun roads and railroads. In particular, railway communication with Chernihiv and Nizhyn will resume from tomorrow.
«The teams of Ukravtodor and Ukrzaliznytsia are working quite efficiently, and I am grateful to them for this speed. For returning to people a sense of the normality of life, which the occupiers tried to destroy forever», — Zelensky said.