Zelensky announces new programs to help Ukrainians amid electricity shortages

He said this in his nightly video address, Ukrinform reports.

"Today, I held several meetings with Government officials: Prime Minister Shmyhal, First Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko, Deputy Prime Minister Fedorov, Minister of Finance Marchenko. We already have clear details of new solutions for Ukrainians – new programs that will help people in this time of electricity shortages, as well as stabilize mobile communications," Zelensky said.

He added that "now we need maximum opportunities to ensure generation – to create a new decentralized generation, and there will be financial resources for this."

"In the near future, government officials will announce all the details," the president said.

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