Klitschko accuses Zelensky of lying about Kyiv's preparation for the heating season

Klitschko accuses Zelensky of lying about Kyiv's preparation for the heating season
Klitschko accuses Zelensky of lying about Kyiv's preparation for the heating season

Mayor's reaction to president's statements

The capital's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, criticised public comments by President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the state of Kyiv's preparation for the cold season and the consequences of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Klitschko emphasised that the city officially started the heating season on 16 October. He also questioned claims of unpreparedness, asking how exactly the capital's authorities could have prevented enemy attacks.

Questions regarding decisions and meetings

In his address, Klitschko inquired which specific decisions at the city level, according to the president, remained unfulfilled. The mayor also asked at which meetings the preparation of Kyiv for winter was discussed without involving representatives of local authorities.

Context of the country's energy system

Separately, the mayor drew attention to the nationwide aspect of the situation. He emphasised that Ukraine has a single interconnected energy system, so extensive damage to infrastructure in different regions affects electricity supply across the entire country. Klitschko mentioned cases where police gather energy workers for duty, highlighting that specialists continue to work under difficult conditions.

Assessment of central government actions

Klitschko called the constant accusations by the central government against Kyiv manipulations and lies. According to him, due to attempts to remove him from managing the city, the central government creates obstacles for the capital and does not provide it with necessary assistance, effectively weakening Kyiv.

Support for specialists

The mayor expressed support for energy workers, municipal services staff, and other specialists who, risking their lives and working around the clock under shelling, are restoring infrastructure.

«Може, варто нарешті припинити призначати винних — в ситуації, коли складно всім? Коли стоїть питання чи вистоїть країна. А вистояти вона може тільки спільними зусиллями, спільною конструктивною роботою влади всіх рівнів, злагодженою роботою всіх структур і фахівців» (Perhaps it is time to finally stop assigning blame — in a situation where it is difficult for everyone? When the question is whether the country will stand. And it can stand only through joint efforts, joint constructive work of authorities at all levels, and coordinated work of all structures and specialists), Klitschko stated.

He added that final conclusions regarding the situation could be drawn later.

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