«This is no way to live»: Trump comments on energy situation in Ukraine after shelling for the first time
President of the United States Donald Trump for the first time publicly commented on the energy situation in Ukraine after the massive Russian shelling. At the same time, he did not condemn the attacks themselves, The report focuses on the conditions in which Ukrainians are forced to live.
«This is no way to live,» Trump said, referring to the lack of heating and electricity in Ukrainian cities.
About the conditions in Ukraine
According to the US President, the weather conditions in Ukraine are extremely difficult.
«It's even colder in Ukraine than in Canada,» Trump said.
He noted that living without heating at temperatures around minus 20 degrees is extremely difficult, and admitted that he personally asked the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky, How people can withstand such conditions.
«I asked Zelensky how people can stand it,» Trump added.
Assessing the resilience of Ukrainians
The US President acknowledged that the ability of Ukrainians to survive in such conditions was impressive.
«The way Ukrainians live in these conditions is really impressive,» he said.
Context.
Trump's statement came amid Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, The attacks have resulted in large-scale power, heat and water outages in some regions. The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly emphasised that the attacks on the energy sector are aimed at civilian population and creating a humanitarian crisis.
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