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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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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

заес Negotiations on neutrality of Zaporizhzhia NPP continue, no result yet - Halushchenko Ukraine’s position on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP remains unchanged, and negotiations are ongoing, but the Russians are not yet constructive in their talks. 1 265 12 Previously in trend: War

енергетика Russians again fired at energy facilities, there are hits, emergency shutdowns have been introduced, - Halushchenko Russian occupiers again targeted energy facilities, energy infrastructure facilities were hit. 4 088 12 Previously in trend: War

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

вэс Rashists destroyed or occupied 90% of wind and 30% of solar power plants in Ukraine - Halushchenko The Russian army has destroyed, damaged or occupied 90% of the wind generators in Ukraine. 2 209 12 Previously in trend: War

заес Situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP is getting worse, - Halushchenko There is constant pressure on people at the Zaporizhzhia NPP, as the occupiers did not receive the expected results regarding the signed contracts. The situation is also deteriorating from a technical point of view. 10 461 11 Previously in trend: War

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

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

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

галущенко Ukraine will be fully prepared for heating season, - Minister of Energy Halushchenko Ukraine will be fully prepared for the heating season, - Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko 886 10 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. 700 9 Incidents

аес,запорізька Situation at Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP is getting worse, - Halushchenko The dumping of water by Russian terrorists in the Kakhovka Reservoir poses a threat to the operation of the ZNPP. 2 940 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

київ Latest shelling of Kyiv led to serious destruction, situation in capital is most difficult, — Ministry of Energy The latest terrorist attack on the energy infrastructure of Kyiv and the region resulted in significant damage and the situation in the capital is the most difficult 4 458 8 Previously in trend: War

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

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

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. 2 380 7 War in Ukraine

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

галущенко Issue of physical admission of IAEA mission to occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP will be decided tomorrow, - Head of Energy Ministry Halushchenko The issue of physical admission of the International Nuclear Safety Agency mission to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant will be decided tomorrow. 3 017 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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

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. 550 6 Previously in trend: War

херсонщина,енергетика Energy system is ready for autumn-winter period, - Halushchenko Currently, the Ukrainian energy system is ready for the autumn-winter period. 595 6 War in Ukraine

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

заес,магате IAEA mission members will stay at ZNPP for 3-4 days, Ukraine counts on recommendations to demilitarize plant, - Galushchenko The key point in the IAEA mission at the Russian military-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP will be the work of the part that has remained at the plant and will continue its stay for three to four days. 1 616 6 Previously in trend: War

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

галущенко Halushchenko calls to at least start imposing sanctions against Russian nuclear sector The international community should impose sanctions on Russia’s nuclear sector, which continues to earn money that is used to finance the war against Ukraine. 1 166 5 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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

енергетика As result of morning shelling, there is damage to generation facilities and power grids, - Halushchenko The energy situation is difficult in the west of Ukraine, as well as in the Odesa and Kyiv regions. 5 651 5 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. 393 4 Previously in trend: War

галущенко Germany is largest donor to Energy Support Fund of Ukraine - has contributed more than €100 million, - Halushchenko Germany contributed more than 100 million euros to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine and became the largest donor to the fund. It also supplies equipment for restoring the power system. 371 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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. 527 5 Previously in trend: Grossi visit to Ukraine and Russia

електроенергія Situation with light has improved in most regions, - Ministry of Energy Despite Russia’s attacks on energy facilities since the beginning of the year, the situation with electricity supply is improving in most regions, but blackout schedules will be applied during the cooling period. 2 802 4 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. 947 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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

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. 1 271 3 War in Ukraine

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

енергетика Ukraine and Italy plan to start new bilateral energy partnership Ukraine and Italy plan to launch a new bilateral energy partnership that will contribute to the implementation of modern energy-efficient and carbon-free technologies and projects in the course of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. 867 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

галущенко Canada is ready to help rebuild Ukraine’s energy infrastructure This was agreed upon by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Halushchenko, and the Canadian Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson. 579 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 268 1 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy

електроенергія Due to shelling by occupiers, part of consumers of four regions remain without electricity, - Ministry of Energy At night, the enemy launched another massive missile-drone strike across the entire territory of the country. The Zaporizhzhia NPP has been disconnected from the transmission line, some consumers have been cut off in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kherson regions. 752 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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