Sybiha urges UN to focus on repairing Ukraine’s grid and heating
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged UN agencies to focus humanitarian programs on restoring energy infrastructure and heating systems damaged by Russian attacks to ensure Ukrainians have electricity and heat ahead of winter.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on UN agencies to prioritize repairing Ukraine's energy infrastructure and heating systems damaged by Russian attacks, ahead of the winter months. In a tweet on November 13, he stated that he had proposed this priority in discussions with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher, who represents him at UN meetings.
Sybiha detailed the extent of Russia's attacks, which include targeting the power grid, power generation facilities, heating systems, logistical infrastructure, and food supply chains. The aim, he said, is to deprive millions of Ukrainians of electricity, heat, and water. The conversation also touched upon Russia's attempts to control the Black Sea, which pose a threat to global food security.
Sybiha expressed gratitude to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and its office in Ukraine for their ongoing efforts on the ground. He urged the UN to maintain and amplify its support for vulnerable populations in Ukraine.
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