Ukraine may lose the energy war with the Russian Federation if the United States does not provide aid in the near future. This was stated by DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko in an interview with the Financial Times.
"After two years of these battles, we cannot afford to lose the energy war. And there is a risk that we may start losing just because the promises were not fulfilled," Timchenko emphasized.
According to him, just like last year, Russia has intensified air attacks on Ukraine's energy system ahead of the winter of 2024, seeking to leave people in the dark and cold.
"Ukraine's victory depends not only on the people on the front line, but also on how our economy survives. It depends on how our industrial enterprises and ordinary businesses will operate. Electricity supply is equally important in summer and winter," he added.
The publication noted that the World Bank in November estimated the damage caused to Ukraine's energy sector during the war at $12 billion, while more than 50% of the country's energy infrastructure was damaged in the winter of 2022-2023.
According to DTEK's CEO, Ukraine was initially better prepared and able to protect its energy infrastructure in the first months of winter, but in recent weeks "more and more drones and more missiles are hitting their targets."
"We are restoring our power equipment every week after shelling. And the feeling that we are becoming even more insecure undermines our confidence," he said.
