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Vitaliy Zaichenko

Vitaliy Zaichenko

CEO, Ukrenergo (national grid operator)

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Notable Quotes

The Russians are trying to disconnect the city and force people to move outside [Kyiv]. — January 13, 2026

At this point I think we've taken every spare piece of equipment that was available in Europe.

Stories

Ukraine's energy grid at breaking point

Force in Play

Managing grid defense and European integration

Ukraine started the war with 38 GW of power generation capacity; 28 months of Russian strikes cut that to 11 GW. Winter demand hit 18 GW on January 15, 2026. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told parliament on January 16 that 'not a single power plant left in Ukraine' has escaped Russian attack.

Updated May 21