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Already in October, meetings are planned with the main goal of reaching a so-called 'energy truce': a cessation of mutual strikes on energy infrastructure. However, the advisability and benefit of such steps for our state remain in significant question.
How realistic this scenario is was explained on air by former Ukraine's Minister of Fuel and Energy and head of the All-Ukrainian Energy Assembly, Ivan Plachkov, reports 24 Channel.
Who decides the fate of the 'energy truce'?
Commenting on rumors about the possible cessation of strikes on energy facilities, Ivan Plachkov stressed that this issue lies exclusively in the realm of big politics.
As for the energy truce – these are more political questions, and they are decided by the military,
– concluded Ivan Plachkov.
The expert added that the effectiveness of any agreements or the strength of our negotiating positions directly depend on the capability of the Defense Forces of Ukraine to inflict powerful mirror strikes on Russian targets—not only oil refineries (NPPs) but also power plants and combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) in Russian cities.
Is Ukraine ready for winter without a truce?
According to the former minister, today the Ukrainian energy complex is prepared to a sufficient level. Authorities and energy specialists have done everything possible to ensure citizens have electricity and warmth:
Over 14 billion cubic meters of gas have been accumulated;
Coal stocks are secured at power plant storages;
A colossal amount of repair work on destroyed equipment has been carried out;
Many additional sources of small distributed generation have been built, especially in large cities.
At the same time, Plachkov noted that the situation is complicated by the fact that Russia has changed tactics and is now attempting to split the left and right banks of the Dnieper, attacking high-voltage lines, supports, and transitions to create an artificial electricity shortage on the Left Bank.
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