The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine has ordered the Ukrainian government to urgently develop and implement a road map for the reliable operation of the fuel and energy complex and metallurgy in the country.

"The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to urgently develop and introduce a plan of measures to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the fuel-and-energy and metallurgical complexes of Ukraine. [It should also] analyze negative impacts on the economy and budget of the country and take measures to minimize them," the NSDC's press service announced on Wednesday morning.