Zelenskyy on Russia's energy terror: Threat of Tomahawks could bring Putin back to diplomacy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that diplomats and international partners must work as actively as possible to increase pressure on Russia, which continues to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Details: Zelenskyy recalled that repair works are ongoing in several regions of Ukraine following Russian attacks. Every oblast is doing its utmost to restore power supplies.

Quote: "Diplomats and political leaders must work just as actively and to the maximum. Just a few weeks ago, when Putin felt real pressure and the threat of Tomahawks, he immediately showed willingness to return to diplomacy. But as soon as the pressure eased slightly, the Russians began trying to weasel out of diplomacy and delay the dialogue.

Russia's tactic is killing people and terror through cold. On the eve of winter, the Russians are striking our infrastructure and energy facilities literally every day. Only pressure on Russia can fix this and stop it. Only sufficient long-range capabilities in our defence bring Putin back to reality. We must end this war, and only pressure will lead to peace."

Background: On the morning of 21 October, the Ministry of Energy reported that the city of Chernihiv and half of Chernihiv Oblast had been plunged into a total blackout, but repair crews were unable to begin reconstructing energy facilities due to the ongoing activity of Russian drones targeting the area.

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