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Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has been a central figure in managing the challenges facing Ukraine's energy sector. Amidst the ongoing crisis, he has addressed issues from organized corruption in inspections by the State Service of Special Communications, to the substantial donor contributions of €1.2 billion to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund. Importantly, Halushchenko has consistently advocated against resuming Russian gas transit through Ukraine. Under relentless attacks by Russian invaders on Ukraine's energy system, he continues to spearhead efforts for energy resilience and repair, despite frequent shutdowns at critical sites like the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP). Halushchenko's leadership is pivotal in safeguarding Ukraine's energy infrastructure and ensuring its transition through these trying times.

What is the role of Herman Halushchenko in Ukraine's energy sector?

As Ukraine's Energy Minister, Herman Halushchenko is responsible for managing the challenges facing the energy sector, including responding to Russian attacks, overseeing donor contributions, and ensuring energy system resilience. He plays a critical role in safeguarding Ukraine's energy infrastructure and maintaining its operation during difficult times.

How is Ukraine coping with Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure?

Ukraine's energy sector, under the leadership of Herman Halushchenko, is adopting measures to maintain stability amidst Russian attacks. Efforts include repair of damaged facilities, preparation for winter energy demands, and significant international support to reinforce energy resilience despite ongoing challenges.

What are the contributions to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund?

Ukraine's Energy Support Fund has received €1.2 billion in donations, a significant portion from Germany. This alongside humanitarian aid and international equipment provisions aids in recovery and fortification of Ukraine's energy infrastructure against ongoing threats.

What is Ukraine's policy on Russian gas transit?

Ukraine, led by Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, has decided against resuming Russian gas transit. This decision aligns with the broader European strategy to reduce reliance on Russian energy supplies due to the geopolitical situation and Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

How is the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant being managed?

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), currently occupied by Russian forces, faces significant challenges including frequent power supply disruptions. Conditions there are becoming increasingly hazardous and demand international cooperation for de-escalation and safety measures to prevent further crises.

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IAEA Director General Grossi arrives in Ukraine IAEA Director General Grossi arrives in Ukraine: meets with Halushchenko. PHOTO Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, arrived in Ukraine on 3 June for a visit. He met with Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. 526 5 Previously in trend: Grossi visit to Ukraine and Russia

Fee for checking ventilation shafts. What is known Halushchenko and State Service of Special Communications organised corruption scheme involving ventilation inspections in houses. People will have to pay 1,000 hryvnia, - Shabunin. Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and the State Service of Special Communications  have organised a monopoly on inspecting ventilation ducts in houses across the country. 9 578 56

Russian attacks on the energy sector Donor contributions to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund reached €1.2 billion - Ministry of Energy Over the three years of the Energy Support Fund's existence, donor contributions, including states, private companies, corporations, and international organizations, have reached 1.2 billion euros. 267 1 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy

Shelling Russia has attacked energy and gas infrastructure in various regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones On the morning of 7 March, energy and gas infrastructure in different regions of Ukraine came under massive rocket and drone fire again. 7 680 37 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Shelling of energy and gas infrastructure

Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy system every night Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy system every night - Halushchenko Russian invaders attack the Ukrainian energy system every day and night. Energy facilities of various types are under fire. 989 8 Previously in trend: War

Russian gas transit will not be resumed, says Halushchenko Ukraine can resume gas transit, but not Russian gas - Halushchenko Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has rejected the possibility of resuming Russian gas transit through Ukraine. 1 292 14

De-energization of Zaporizhzhya NPP ZNPP is on verge of blackout again due to Russian shelling - Ministry of Energy As a result of enemy shelling, one of the two power lines of the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was de-energized. 533 3

Strikes on the energy sector We lost lot of generating capacity on Sunday, - Halushchenko The Ukrainian energy sector lost a lot of generating capacity as a result of the shelling on February 2 this year. 20 573 61

IAEA Director Rafael Grossi visits Kyivska power substation on February 4, 2025 Grossi visited Kyivska substation: Nuclear accident could occur as result of direct hit. PHOTOS Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), visited Kyivska power substation on Tuesday, 4 February. 5 468 14

Power outages begin in Ukraine after morning attack Emergency shutdowns have been applied in a number of regions - Ukrenergo (updated) On the morning of 15 January 2025, Ukraine will take measures to limit electricity consumption due to a massive enemy missile attack. 7 928 16

Dismissal of Energy Minister Halushchenko Resolution on dismissal of Energy Minister Halushchenko registered in Rada A resolution to dismiss Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko from his post has been submitted to parliament. 2 957 16

Herman Halushchenko Russians fire cluster munitions at Ukrainian energy sector to cause maximum damage - Halushchenko During the recent shelling of the Ukrainian power system, Russians used cluster munitions to inflict maximum damage. 1 360 16 Previously in trend: War

Recording destruction at substations to punish Russia Recording destruction at substations after shelling is important for punishing Russia - Halushchenko The importance of the IAEA recording damage to critical substations after Russian shelling to bring the aggressor to justice. 391 4 Previously in trend: War

Attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector in 2024 2024 was most difficult year for energy system - Halushchenko Last year, Russian troops began striking at the energy sector in March. It was the most difficult year for Ukraine's energy sector. 547 6 Previously in trend: War

no power cuts are expected in Ukraine due to cold weather Ruscists are attacking energy sector on massive scale again, - Halushchenko On 25 December 2024, the enemy is again massively attacking the energy sector. 4 749 21

Energy sector Energy sector across Ukraine under massive blow - Halushchenko Russian invaders are attacking energy facilities across Ukraine. 6 813 29 Previously in trend: War

energy sector Ruscists attacked energy facilities - Halushchenko Once again, the energy sector is under massive enemy attack. On the morning of 28 November, Russians attacked energy facilities across Ukraine. 9 445 33

Ситуація на ЗАЕС стає небезпечнішою Situation at ZNPP is becoming more dangerous due to frequent interruptions in external power supply - Halushchenko Due to frequent interruptions in external power supply, the situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP is becoming increasingly dangerous. Not only Ukraine but the entire European region is under the threat of nuclear and radiation hazards. 357 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Удари по енергетиці 17 листопада Enemy is attacking electricity generation and transmission facilities throughout Ukraine - Halushchenko The Russian invaders have launched a massive attack on the power system. 8 168 57

Захист об’єктів енергетики Ukraine’s power system enters winter with highest possible level of readiness, - Halushchenko In a challenging environment, Ukraine managed to make every effort to prepare its power system for winter. The planned repairs at Ukrainian power plants were completed on time. 2 147 25

МАГАТЕ закликає РФ негайно деокупувати ЗАЕС IAEA calls on Russia to immediately de-occupy ZNPP and return plant to Ukraine’s control During its 68th session, the IAEA General Conference approved the resolution "Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine" by 65 votes. 52 member countries of the agency were co-sponsors of the document.  3 557 40

Україна закликає МАГАТЕ змусити РФ припинити окупацію ЗАЕС Ukraine calls on IAEA to force Russia to stop attacks on civilian energy infrastructure and occupation of ZNPP While the whole world is developing nuclear technologies and commissioning new nuclear generating capacities, Russia is destroying Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia NPP and continuing to militarise the plant and the adjacent occupied territories. 659 6

галущенко Ukraine will get through winter normally if there are no critical strikes at energy sector - Halushchenko Ukraine's energy sector can get through the winter in a normal mode in the absence of new strikes. 1 982 42 Previously in trend: War

Міністр енергетики Герман Галущенко і посол ЄС Катаріна Матернова EU to help Ukraine counter Russian shelling of energy infrastructure - Ministry of Energy Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko met with EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova to discuss countering Russian terrorist attacks on Ukraine's energy sector. 946 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ніколов розповів, чому Галущенко не прийшов до Ради Halushchenko was afraid to come to Rada to hear report on corruption in Energy Ministry because he was targeted by NABU - journalist Nikolov Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko did not attend a report to the Rada on corruption in the Ministry of Energy. 5 076 27

Герман Галущенко Halushchenko: Ukraine has received more than 18 thousand tons of humanitarian aid for energy sector since beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukraine has received more than 18 thousand tons of humanitarian aid for energy needs. 690 12 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

У Раду 21 серпня викликають міністра енергетики Галущенка Corruption in Ministry of Energy: Verkhovna Rada summons Minister Halushchenko to report on Wednesday Members of the Verkhovna Rada have summoned the head of the Ministry of Energy, Herman Halushchenko, to give a report on the role of the ministry in the fight against corruption in the energy sector on 21 August. 3 150 21

галущенко All available nuclear power units will operate in winter - Halushchenko All available nine power units will operate in Ukraine in winter. 1 035 8

енергетика Situation in power system will improve in nearest future - Halushchenko Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko announced that the situation in the energy system will improve in the near future. 2 823 37

аес Halushchenko: Repair terms at NPPs are being reduced as much as possible Power engineers are trying to minimize the repair time for nuclear power units wherever possible. 1 607 7

заес About 5 thousand workers were evacuated from Zaporizhzhia NPP - Halushchenko About 5,000 employees of Zaporizhzhia NPP have been evacuated from occupied Enerhodar. 1 906 11

Засідання Ставки 20 червня Zelenskyy holds meeting of Headquarters dedicated solely to energy security On June 20, Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters. 1 652 32

Герман Галущенко на засіданні Ради Керуючих МАГАТЕ Situation in energy sector is much worse than in 2022-2023. We are preparing for difficult situation in winter - Halushchenko. PHOTOS A regular meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors is underway in Vienna, where the Ukrainian delegation is headed by Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. During the visit, he met with representatives of EU member states at the IAEA, Censor.NET reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Energy. 8 197 59

енергетика,ракети Enemy launched massive attack on Ukraine, energy facilities in 5 regions were attacked On the night of Saturday, 1 June 2024, Russian troops once again massively attacked Ukraine with missiles and Shahed-type attack drones. 17 570 93 War in Ukraine

Бербок відвідала одну з найбільших ТЕС України, яку зруйнувала РФ Baerbock visited one of largest TPPs of Ukraine, which was destroyed by Russian Federation The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, together with the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Halushchenko, visited one of the largest power plants of Ukraine, which was destroyed by the Russian Federation with massive missile strikes. After what she saw, the German politician emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukraine’s air defense. 5 048 18 War in Ukraine

Герман Галущенко про обстріл 8 травня At night, enemy attacked number of Ukrainian energy facilities again - Halushchenko Electricity generation and transmission facilities in Poltava, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Vinnytsia regions were attacked. 4 788 19 War in Ukraine

Росіяни не зможу запустити ЗАЕС Russians will not have enough water in coolers to launch ZNPP, - Halushchenko The Russian invaders will not be able to launch the Zaporizhzhia NPP due to a lack of water in the coolers. 2 379 7 War in Ukraine

енергетика,електропідстанція Ukraine’s power system has lost significant amount of electricity generation due to Russian attacks, - Halushchenko As a result of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s power system has lost a significant amount of power generation. Nevertheless, it remains balanced and stable. 2 082 39 Economics

пожежа,енергетика,удари Occupiers attacked energy infrastructure in 4 regions - Ministry of Energy On the night of April 11, the Russian military attacked energy infrastructure in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, and Kyiv regions. 7 009 14 War in Ukraine

дамба,дніпровська If Russians aim to destroy Dnipro hydroelectric dam, attacks will continue - Halushchenko If Russia’s attack on the Dnipro hydroelectric dam was deliberate and aimed at destroying the dam, such attacks will be repeated. 5 702 74 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

енергетика,війна Enemy is carrying out largest-scale attack on Ukrainian energy sector in recent times - Halushchenko The Russian occupiers are attempting to cause a large-scale disruption to the country’s energy system by shelling Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, just like last year. 10 748 38 Previously in trend: War

заес Spent nuclear fuel is most important problem at ZNPP now - Halushchenko The most important problem at Zaporizhzhia NPP is the issue of nuclear fuel, as its service life is coming to an end. 1 163 10 Incidents

ГТС України Ukraine does not intend to continue transit of Russian gas - Halushchenko Ukraine does not plan to extend the contract for the transit of Russian gas to Europe. 6 153 48 Economics

галущенко Halushchenko: Ukraine demands immediate fulfillment of requirements of IAEA Board of Governors resolution on ZNPP by Russia Ukraine demands that Russia immediately comply with the requirements of the IAEA Board of Governors’ resolution, and in case of refusal will insist on tougher sanctions. 699 9 Incidents

енергетика Russians have changed tactics of shelling energy system of Ukraine: they primarily attack industrial regions - Halushchenko Russian troops have changed the tactics of shelling the energy system of Ukraine. Last winter, they massively attacked the energy system of the entire country, and now they are striking primarily at industrial regions, trying to influence the economy through energy. 1 270 3 War in Ukraine

газ,газа,транзит,газопровод EU is not interested in extending Russian gas transit contract, we have alternative options, - Commissioner Simson At present, European countries are not interested in extending the gas transit contract with the Russian Federation; after Russia’s manipulations on the gas market, they are working to diversify supplies. 4 186 7 Economics

гроссі IAEA Director General Grossi arrives in Kyiv on visit. PHOTOS Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has arrived in Kyiv on a visit. He has already met with the heads of the Ministry of Energy, SNRIU, and Energoatom. 916 5 Incidents

галущенко Russians live under illusion of controlling situation at ZNPP, but situation is getting worse every day – Halushchenko Russians have seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and are living under the illusion of controlling the situation there. 1 872 10 Previously in trend: War

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