Zelenskyy demands faster energy imports as Ukraine reels from power outages

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 17, 2026 at 07:18 PM

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Amidst its worst wartime energy crisis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging accelerated electricity imports and equipment provisions from partner nations. Intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left thousands without power, particularly in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhia, with the damaged power grid only meeting 60% of the country's needs. The situation is worsened by freezing temperatures, creating an energy emergency as Russia targets infrastructure to pressure Ukraine. Kharkiv, in particular, is severely impacted, with hundreds of thousands facing electricity difficulties after overnight attacks, and the mayor reporting injuries from strikes on critical facilities. NATO chief Mark Rutte condemned Russia's attacks, emphasizing the alliance's commitment to supporting Ukraine.

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Ihor Terekhov 40% Mark Rutte 40% UN 50% NATO 50% Russia-Ukraine war 60% Zaporizhia 60% Kyiv 70% Kharkiv ×375% Russia ×690% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×390% Ukraine ×995%

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energy crisis 90% russian attacks 90% ukraine 90% russia 80% power outages 80% zelenskyy 70% energy infrastructure 70% electricity imports 70% winter temperatures 50% wartime 40%

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