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What does it take to keep a city alive when missiles are hitting power stations and transmissions lines faster than repair crews can rebuild them? Ukraine is being forced to o run that experiment in real time this winter – and the answers matter far beyond Kyiv or Dnipro....

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Ukraine is enduring its coldest winter in years. As temperatures drop to -15°C, russia is weaponising the freeze – targeting grids and power stations to deny heat and light to millions. The latest strikes on 8-9th and 13th January severely damaged energy grids in Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro. Hundreds of thousands lost electricity in the depths of winter. Our response: 629 repair crews working round the clock in sub-zero conditions, under the constant threat of renewed attacks. This is what resilience looks like.
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Ukraine is enduring its coldest winter in years. As temperatures drop to -15°C, russia is weaponising the freeze – targeting grids and power stations to deny heat and light to millions. The latest strikes on 8-9th and 13th January severely damaged energy grids in Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro. Hundreds of thousands lost electricity in the depths of winter. Our response: 629 repair crews working round the clock in sub-zero conditions, under the constant threat of renewed attacks. This is what resilience looks like.

DTEK Group

4,760,413 views • 8 months ago

Four years into russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's energy war is far from over. Speaking live to BBC News (UK) from Kyiv's St. Sofia’s Square, our CEO Maxim Timchenko called it what it is: energy terror – a deliberate campaign to freeze civilians into submission. This winter alone, DTEK teams carried out 30 black starts and restored power in days rather than months, driven by ingenuity forged under fire. The world must recognise what is happening in the heart of Europe – and act.
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Four years into russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's energy war is far from over. Speaking live to BBC News (UK) from Kyiv's St. Sofia’s Square, our CEO Maxim Timchenko called it what it is: energy terror – a deliberate campaign to freeze civilians into submission. This winter alone, DTEK teams carried out 30 black starts and restored power in days rather than months, driven by ingenuity forged under fire. The world must recognise what is happening in the heart of Europe – and act.

DTEK Group

1,006,842 views • 7 months ago

russia launched its largest energy attack this year as temperatures hit -21°C across Ukraine. DTEK's thermal power plants were severely damaged – the ninth major strike since October. Thousands in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa lost heating and power in the coldest days of winter. Our engineers are working in sub-zero conditions to restore electricity. When winter becomes the weapon, Ukraine's energy workers stand on the frontline. Share their story.
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russia launched its largest energy attack this year as temperatures hit -21°C across Ukraine. DTEK's thermal power plants were severely damaged – the ninth major strike since October. Thousands in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Odesa lost heating and power in the coldest days of winter. Our engineers are working in sub-zero conditions to restore electricity. When winter becomes the weapon, Ukraine's energy workers stand on the frontline. Share their story.

DTEK Group

2,235,881 views • 7 months ago

FREDERIKSEN: We have learned a lot from Ukraine. You're able to produce faster, cheaper, and smarter than the rest of us, even though we're not at war. That's quite impressive, and quite embarrassing for the rest of Europe. Europe still spends lot of time on lengthy processes, decision-making, and debating what is right and which capabilities we should buy in five or ten years. You simply get it done. For me, defending Europe now means including Ukraine in Europe. Europe will not be able to do what needs to be done without Ukraine. In the beginning of the war, we were helping you. Now we depend on each other.
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FREDERIKSEN: We have learned a lot from Ukraine. You're able to produce faster, cheaper, and smarter than the rest of us, even though we're not at war. That's quite impressive, and quite embarrassing for the rest of Europe. Europe still spends lot of time on lengthy processes, decision-making, and debating what is right and which capabilities we should buy in five or ten years. You simply get it done. For me, defending Europe now means including Ukraine in Europe. Europe will not be able to do what needs to be done without Ukraine. In the beginning of the war, we were helping you. Now we depend on each other.

Kate from Kharkiv

20,953 views • 3 months ago

This is what Russia did to Kurakhivska TES, the last operating power plant in eastern Ukraine. And it continues to do the same across Ukraine’s energy system. From The Last Prometheus of Donbas.
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This is what Russia did to Kurakhivska TES, the last operating power plant in eastern Ukraine. And it continues to do the same across Ukraine’s energy system. From The Last Prometheus of Donbas.

Maria Avdeeva

35,391 views • 9 months ago

Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa Mariana Betsa at the UNGA's 11th Emergency special session: ◾️ No country in modern history has endured an attack of such gravity, scale, magnitude, and duration. Russia's war of aggression has shattered peace in Europe and around the globe and struck at the very core of the UN Charter and the fundamental principles of international law - sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-use of force. Russia's war of aggression is imperial and neo-colonial in nature. What Russia, the Kremlin, wants to do is to divide the world into spheres of influence and to make Ukraine a satellite. Russia will not succeed. Russia miscalculated gravely in 2014 when it started its aggression against Ukraine, thinking that Ukraine would collapse. Russia miscalculated gravely in 2022 when it started its full-scale invasion, thinking that Ukraine would collapse. And Russia miscalculates gravely now, in February 2026, thinking that it is betting on time and Ukraine would collapse. Ukraine resists and defends itself, and we are not alone. However, despite peace efforts led by the US and supported by Europe, Russia continues to demonstrate no genuine willingness to stop this aggression. ◾️ These four years have come at an immense and tragic cost for Ukraine and for the Ukrainian people. Unable to achieve strategic goals on the front, Russia pursued large-scale attacks against civilians, children, residential buildings, bombing schools, kindergartens, and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian cities are subjected to daily large-scale missile and drone attacks. Entire cities - Mariupol, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and many others - are erased from the map. Energy infrastructure has been deliberately and repeatedly targeted, especially when we have a very severe winter in Ukraine. Russia has turned winter into its weapon, striking power plants and energy networks with the explicit aim of leaving civilians without electricity, heating, and water in freezing temperatures.
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Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa Mariana Betsa at the UNGA's 11th Emergency special session: ◾️ No country in modern history has endured an attack of such gravity, scale, magnitude, and duration. Russia's war of aggression has shattered peace in Europe and around the globe and struck at the very core of the UN Charter and the fundamental principles of international law - sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-use of force. Russia's war of aggression is imperial and neo-colonial in nature. What Russia, the Kremlin, wants to do is to divide the world into spheres of influence and to make Ukraine a satellite. Russia will not succeed. Russia miscalculated gravely in 2014 when it started its aggression against Ukraine, thinking that Ukraine would collapse. Russia miscalculated gravely in 2022 when it started its full-scale invasion, thinking that Ukraine would collapse. And Russia miscalculates gravely now, in February 2026, thinking that it is betting on time and Ukraine would collapse. Ukraine resists and defends itself, and we are not alone. However, despite peace efforts led by the US and supported by Europe, Russia continues to demonstrate no genuine willingness to stop this aggression. ◾️ These four years have come at an immense and tragic cost for Ukraine and for the Ukrainian people. Unable to achieve strategic goals on the front, Russia pursued large-scale attacks against civilians, children, residential buildings, bombing schools, kindergartens, and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian cities are subjected to daily large-scale missile and drone attacks. Entire cities - Mariupol, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and many others - are erased from the map. Energy infrastructure has been deliberately and repeatedly targeted, especially when we have a very severe winter in Ukraine. Russia has turned winter into its weapon, striking power plants and energy networks with the explicit aim of leaving civilians without electricity, heating, and water in freezing temperatures.

Anton Gerashchenko

26,417 views • 7 months ago

I informed Petr Pavel about the situation on the frontline and about our recovery needs. Every day, Ukrainians have to restore essential services after Russian attacks. And each of these strikes against our energy sector and our cities quite clearly shows Russia’s real interests and intentions: they are not interested in agreements, but in the further destruction of Ukraine. And it is precisely because of this that diplomacy is stalling. And that is why now, as before, we all need to remain focused on cooperation, to stand together politically – all of us in Europe, and all of us in Europe together with America. I thank Petr Pavel and the entire Czech nation for helping Ukraine. We appreciate the Czech Republic’s support and its attention to what is happening to our people here in Ukraine.
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I informed Petr Pavel about the situation on the frontline and about our recovery needs. Every day, Ukrainians have to restore essential services after Russian attacks. And each of these strikes against our energy sector and our cities quite clearly shows Russia’s real interests and intentions: they are not interested in agreements, but in the further destruction of Ukraine. And it is precisely because of this that diplomacy is stalling. And that is why now, as before, we all need to remain focused on cooperation, to stand together politically – all of us in Europe, and all of us in Europe together with America. I thank Petr Pavel and the entire Czech nation for helping Ukraine. We appreciate the Czech Republic’s support and its attention to what is happening to our people here in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

115,029 views • 8 months ago

We know the urgency of funding Ukraine’s fight. But Russia does not have just Ukraine in its sights. Its full war-time economy is a direct threat to our national and economic security. Russian assets immobilized indefinitely in the EU can be a game changer for Ukraine and Europe.
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We know the urgency of funding Ukraine’s fight. But Russia does not have just Ukraine in its sights. Its full war-time economy is a direct threat to our national and economic security. Russian assets immobilized indefinitely in the EU can be a game changer for Ukraine and Europe.

Ursula von der Leyen

33,007 views • 9 months ago

🇺🇦 Zelensky: At the heart of Russia’s war against Ukraine is the false claim that Ukraine does not exist, that it is supposedly part of Russia. It is not just a matter of history, not just politics or ideology. This is the basis of their goal – to completely wipe Ukraine off the face of the earth. And not just Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly openly stated that it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security should be in Europe and whether it should exist at all. Russia has spread its idea of ​​war all the way to Syria and Africa. This is truly a global threat. It is important that many in the world perceive it as such – as a global threat.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: At the heart of Russia’s war against Ukraine is the false claim that Ukraine does not exist, that it is supposedly part of Russia. It is not just a matter of history, not just politics or ideology. This is the basis of their goal – to completely wipe Ukraine off the face of the earth. And not just Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly openly stated that it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security should be in Europe and whether it should exist at all. Russia has spread its idea of ​​war all the way to Syria and Africa. This is truly a global threat. It is important that many in the world perceive it as such – as a global threat.

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13,932 views • 5 months ago

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President of Italy Sergio Mattarella Quirinale and I discussed the security situation in Ukraine, across our Europe, and also in the Middle East and the Gulf region. I gave an overview of our agreements with countries of the region regarding security cooperation. It is important to develop a joint protection system in Europe as well. Particular attention was given to the assistance needed for Ukraine’s energy resilience, the unblocking of the decision on the €90 billion financial package for Ukraine, the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, and the negotiation clusters on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. I thank Italy for its help to Ukraine’s energy sector during this difficult winter. I thank the President for his unwavering, principled position in support of Ukraine and our people.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

136,389 views • 5 months ago

At the core of Russia’s war against Ukraine is a false claim – that Ukraine does not exist, that it is allegedly a part of Russia. This is not just about history. Not just politics or ideology. It is the basis of their goal – to erase Ukraine completely. And not only Ukraine. Russia has openly, repeatedly said it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security in Europe should look like – and whether it should exist at all. Russia has carried its war ideas as far as Syria and Africa. This is a truly global threat. It matters that many in the world see it exactly this way – as a global threat. From my address to the participants of the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony (2/3).
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At the core of Russia’s war against Ukraine is a false claim – that Ukraine does not exist, that it is allegedly a part of Russia. This is not just about history. Not just politics or ideology. It is the basis of their goal – to erase Ukraine completely. And not only Ukraine. Russia has openly, repeatedly said it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security in Europe should look like – and whether it should exist at all. Russia has carried its war ideas as far as Syria and Africa. This is a truly global threat. It matters that many in the world see it exactly this way – as a global threat. From my address to the participants of the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony (2/3).

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

138,201 views • 5 months ago

The future of energy warfare is already here. Europe should take note. A new report by Eurelectric reveals how attacks on Ukraine’s power system have evolved, and what this means for Europe’s energy security. What has changed in 2025-2026: • Hundreds of drones in first wave to overwhelm air defences → 3-5 precision missiles follow to deliver fatal strikes • Even with 60-70% interception, a few strikes can cause catastrophic damage • Cyberattacks up by 30-40%, with increasing use of AI The primary targets: transformers and compressors – vital equipment with long replacement times that create bottlenecks and isolating regions into "energy islands". For DTEK teams, the reality is human. Repair crews return to damaged sites within minutes, often working between attacks to reconnect hundreds of thousands of people. The report's message for Europe: hybrid threats to energy systems are growing in scale and sophistication. EU utilities must prepare now – not after attacks begin.
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The future of energy warfare is already here. Europe should take note. A new report by Eurelectric reveals how attacks on Ukraine’s power system have evolved, and what this means for Europe’s energy security. What has changed in 2025-2026: • Hundreds of drones in first wave to overwhelm air defences → 3-5 precision missiles follow to deliver fatal strikes • Even with 60-70% interception, a few strikes can cause catastrophic damage • Cyberattacks up by 30-40%, with increasing use of AI The primary targets: transformers and compressors – vital equipment with long replacement times that create bottlenecks and isolating regions into "energy islands". For DTEK teams, the reality is human. Repair crews return to damaged sites within minutes, often working between attacks to reconnect hundreds of thousands of people. The report's message for Europe: hybrid threats to energy systems are growing in scale and sophistication. EU utilities must prepare now – not after attacks begin.

DTEK Group

28,117 views • 6 months ago

🤡😂😂😂"Russia wants to destroy Europe" – Zelensky intimidates the Dutch to make them even more willing to fund the war. "Russia's main goal is to completely erase Ukraine. And not just Ukraine. Russia has openly and repeatedly stated that it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security in Europe should be—and whether it should exist at all. Russia has extended its military operations all the way to Syria and Africa. This is a truly global threat, and it's important that many in the world perceive it as just that—a global threat."
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🤡😂😂😂"Russia wants to destroy Europe" – Zelensky intimidates the Dutch to make them even more willing to fund the war. "Russia's main goal is to completely erase Ukraine. And not just Ukraine. Russia has openly and repeatedly stated that it wants to control all its neighbors. It wants to decide what security in Europe should be—and whether it should exist at all. Russia has extended its military operations all the way to Syria and Africa. This is a truly global threat, and it's important that many in the world perceive it as just that—a global threat."

Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil

23,077 views • 5 months ago

Freezing winter in Kyiv. Here on the left bank of the river Dnipro, in Eastern Kyiv. A city of three million people. Much of the city without electricity, without heating, without water. Over the next few days, temperatures are expected to drop to –20°C (–7°F) — and once again, Russia is expected to strike Ukraine’s power system. This is not about the battlefield. This is about civilians. Families. Elderly people. Children. Hospitals. Homes. In 21st-century Europe, a modern capital is being deliberately pushed toward darkness, cold, and unlivable conditions. And yet — Kyiv stands. Ukraine stands. Business Stands United with Ukraine
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Freezing winter in Kyiv. Here on the left bank of the river Dnipro, in Eastern Kyiv. A city of three million people. Much of the city without electricity, without heating, without water. Over the next few days, temperatures are expected to drop to –20°C (–7°F) — and once again, Russia is expected to strike Ukraine’s power system. This is not about the battlefield. This is about civilians. Families. Elderly people. Children. Hospitals. Homes. In 21st-century Europe, a modern capital is being deliberately pushed toward darkness, cold, and unlivable conditions. And yet — Kyiv stands. Ukraine stands. Business Stands United with Ukraine

Andy Hunder

25,405 views • 7 months ago

The best way to defend Europe is to help Ukraine defeat Russia. I did not hear this in Munich. - Former US Army Commander in Europe Ben Hodges Ben Hodges: Europeans have got to accept more responsibility for what goes on in Europe. Ukraine is a European country. Europeans need to understand that the best way to defend Europe is to help Ukraine defeat Russia. I did not hear this in Munich. That was a disappointment. I did not hear a clear commitment, "We're going to help Ukraine win, to defeat Russia inside Ukraine," because it's in the interest of Europe. It's not that there's not enough resources, it's just not enough political will. And if they don't do it, this is only going to get worse for Europe. The best thing to do is to make that commitment to help Ukraine wreck Russia's oil and gas infrastructure, stop all of these shadow fleet vessels that are going out to the Baltic Sea and Black Sea, inflict consequences on Russia for their gray zone operations, and give Ukraine the tools that they need to defend themselves. If that happens, then I think we'll see a positive end to this war much sooner. 📹: DW
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The best way to defend Europe is to help Ukraine defeat Russia. I did not hear this in Munich. - Former US Army Commander in Europe Ben Hodges Ben Hodges: Europeans have got to accept more responsibility for what goes on in Europe. Ukraine is a European country. Europeans need to understand that the best way to defend Europe is to help Ukraine defeat Russia. I did not hear this in Munich. That was a disappointment. I did not hear a clear commitment, "We're going to help Ukraine win, to defeat Russia inside Ukraine," because it's in the interest of Europe. It's not that there's not enough resources, it's just not enough political will. And if they don't do it, this is only going to get worse for Europe. The best thing to do is to make that commitment to help Ukraine wreck Russia's oil and gas infrastructure, stop all of these shadow fleet vessels that are going out to the Baltic Sea and Black Sea, inflict consequences on Russia for their gray zone operations, and give Ukraine the tools that they need to defend themselves. If that happens, then I think we'll see a positive end to this war much sooner. 📹: DW

Anton Gerashchenko

33,450 views • 7 months ago

Russia could benefit from higher energy prices. Europe and others stopped buying Russian oil and gas because of the Ukraine war. But countries including some in Asia, who depend on the Middle East for energy supplies, may lean on Moscow to meet their needs.
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Russia could benefit from higher energy prices. Europe and others stopped buying Russian oil and gas because of the Ukraine war. But countries including some in Asia, who depend on the Middle East for energy supplies, may lean on Moscow to meet their needs.

Al Jazeera English

93,488 views • 6 months ago

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the MSC in Munich: „Russia has to give up this terrible war against Ukraine, and we have to do everything that is needed to bring them to the point, where they see no further advantages in continuing this terrible war. We are not yet there. But this war is now lasting longer than the Second World War. It’s terrible. Russia has it in its hand to stop it, but we also have it in our hands, America and Europe together with Ukraine to bring them to this point.“
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the MSC in Munich: „Russia has to give up this terrible war against Ukraine, and we have to do everything that is needed to bring them to the point, where they see no further advantages in continuing this terrible war. We are not yet there. But this war is now lasting longer than the Second World War. It’s terrible. Russia has it in its hand to stop it, but we also have it in our hands, America and Europe together with Ukraine to bring them to this point.“

(((Tendar)))

89,957 views • 7 months ago

🚨Today, Europe Means WAR 🚨And why does Europe mean war? 🚨Because they want war. 🚨"Macron and his supporters in Europe want to start a war with Russia in order to transform the European Union into a federation," says French politician Philippe de Villiers. "People like Macron and others believe that to create a fully federal Europe [countries lose their sovereignty, and the entire EU is governed on the US model] it is necessary to transfer the last remaining sovereign right of the countries, the highest competence of the state: the right to declare war or make peace. And all supporters of European integration believe that this is exactly what needs to be done. That's why they're all going to Ukraine now. Because it's in Ukraine that this issue is being decided. By supporting Ukraine, they're moving toward war. And war, in their opinion, is necessary for the full federalization of Europe. And all the politicians who support Ukraine today talk about this in private conversations. Believe me. They believe we need war. We need war with Russia. Because it's only through such a war that we can finally build a federal Europe." This is the last competence that the European Union lacks.
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🚨Today, Europe Means WAR 🚨And why does Europe mean war? 🚨Because they want war. 🚨"Macron and his supporters in Europe want to start a war with Russia in order to transform the European Union into a federation," says French politician Philippe de Villiers. "People like Macron and others believe that to create a fully federal Europe [countries lose their sovereignty, and the entire EU is governed on the US model] it is necessary to transfer the last remaining sovereign right of the countries, the highest competence of the state: the right to declare war or make peace. And all supporters of European integration believe that this is exactly what needs to be done. That's why they're all going to Ukraine now. Because it's in Ukraine that this issue is being decided. By supporting Ukraine, they're moving toward war. And war, in their opinion, is necessary for the full federalization of Europe. And all the politicians who support Ukraine today talk about this in private conversations. Believe me. They believe we need war. We need war with Russia. Because it's only through such a war that we can finally build a federal Europe." This is the last competence that the European Union lacks.

Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil

29,641 views • 3 months ago