Klitschko rejects accusations Kyiv unprepared for winter, claims there were attempts to oust him

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko rejected accusations that his city was unprepared for the winter, claiming there had been attempts to oust him from office. He accused the central government of orchestrating these efforts through constant obstacles and lies. Klitschko stated that Kyiv began the heating season on October 16 and asked the president how she was supposed to prevent a Russian special operation against Ukraine's energy sector.

He questioned which meetings and with whom Kyiv's preparations and efforts were being discussed without involving its authorities. Klitschko expressed frustration with accusations against energy workers, utility workers, and other specialists who risk their lives under shelling to keep the city running. He urged for joint efforts, constructive collaboration among authorities, and coordinated work of all agencies and specialists to ensure the country's survival.

Zelenskyy had previously blamed the energy supply situation in Kyiv on inadequate implementation of preparations at the city level and announced additional measures to supply equipment and accelerate work on restoring energy infrastructure.