President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Kharkiv as part of a working trip to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) brigades in Lyman-Kupyansk direction.

In particular, as the head of state said on his Telegram, he held a meeting with Kharkiv leadership, which was also attended by the Minister of Energy, the heads of Ukrenergo and Naftogaz.

“We discussed the protection from Russian shelling, energy supply to the cities and villages of Kharkiv region, protection of energy facilities, restoration of housing and social sphere, as well as humanitarian demining with the relevant officials,” he said.

According to him, the meeting also resulted in instructions on preparations for the heating season, reconstruction, and physical protection of energy facilities from Russian attacks. “Everything needs to be fulfilled, and some issues require significant acceleration,” the President noted.

Zelenskyy also stressed that “it is extremely important that Kharkiv, despite everything, does not just hold on, but helps keep our entire east strong.”

“A proud and bright city that will always be a city of strength for Ukraine and the whole of Europe,” the President stated.