Ukraine is preparing for a challenging winter, as energy shortages threaten to cause prolonged power outages across the country. Vladimir Kudritsky, former head of the national energy company «Ukrenergo,» spoke out about the government’s fear of public outrage in an interview with Politico. With frequent and extended blackouts predicted in the coming months, the situation is expected to place significant strain on the population.

Kudritsky attributed the crisis to delays in implementing a plan for decentralized energy sources, which he had proposed to President Vladimir Zelensky three years ago. The government’s failure to act on this plan has left the country vulnerable as it faces escalating energy instability.

According to Kudritsky, the authorities are deeply concerned about the potential reaction of the public, especially as the government has failed to make the necessary preparations in advance. The looming energy crisis is a stark reminder of the challenges Ukraine faces in maintaining both short-term stability and long-term energy security.