War, NPPs, sanctions against Russia: Shmyhal discusses energy challenges in United States

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk discussed the energy challenges caused by the war.

"I discussed energy challenges with U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk. I told our partners that we managed to synchronize Ukraine's energy system with the ENTSO-E European network despite the war. We already started exporting the first 200 MW and will continue to work with the European Union to further increase electricity exports," Shmyhal posted on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

Ukraine’s PM also informed Turk about the threat that Russian troops pose to Ukraine's nuclear power plants, and therefore to the world. In this context, Ukrainian and U.S. officials discussed the possibility of increasing U.S. nuclear fuel supplies and imposing an embargo on Russian nuclear fuel, oil, and gas. Shmyhal thanked the United States for its decisive stance on this issue.

In addition, the Prime Minister of Ukraine told the U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary about the plan to restore Ukraine, underpinned by the green economy principles. He called on the United States to participate in its drafting, in particular in the development of the energy sector based on modern technologies, and invited to join projects to explore and produce gas in Ukraine.

As reported, the Ukrainian government delegation led by PM Shmyhal makes a visit to Washington and holds meetings with the representatives of the IMF, the World Bank, other organizations, and U.S. government agencies.

Photo credit: press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

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