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Yermak, US delegation discuss situation at frontline, restoration of damaged energy facilities in Ukraine
KYIV. Jan 16 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak held a briefing for the U.S. delegation led by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Ukraine’s opposition to the Russian full-scale invasion.
The briefing was also attended by U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine Bridget Brink, Deputy Head of the President’s Office Andriy Sybiha, Chairman of the Board of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytsky and representatives of the military command.
During the briefing, representatives of Ukrainian intelligence and commanders of the operational areas briefed the U.S. delegation about the current situation at the frontline and the needs of the Defense Forces.
Reports on the work of the air defense to repel missile attacks from the aggressor state and the consequences of missile hits during the New Year holidays and on January 14 were also heard. Separately, the participants considered the issue of restoring damaged power facilities and measures taken to protect them from enemy air attacks.
In addition, the meeting participants discussed cooperation with international partners to support the renewal of the Ukrainian energy sector, which is being handled by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resourses Geoffrey Pyatt. Due to his work, a permanent dialogue has been established between Ukraine and partners from the G7, the European Union and its institutions, representatives of financial and non-governmental organizations to provide assistance with equipment to the Ukrainian energy system.
The President’s Office said such support in restoring energy and other critical infrastructure is extremely important for Ukraine, because the economy must function, and people should be able to return to normal life and work.
"We are committed to openness and transparency of all information, because now we feel: when we are together in this battle, the United States is with us, this is very important and brings victory closer. However, of course, we strive to win this victory without losing our people, our cities and infrastructure," he said.
Yermak also thanked the United States for supporting Ukraine in the struggle for independence and territorial integrity, noting that Ukrainians will never forget about it.
