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Zelensky asks Latin American countries to help repair Ukraine’s power grid
Volodymyr Zelensky asked Latin American and Spanish leaders to help repair Ukraine’s power grid during talks in Spain.
Russian attacks have damaged Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure, and restoring it requires specialised equipment.
Zelensky named Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia as potential sources of transformers, and Chile as a possible supplier of power cables.
He asked Spain to provide electrical equipment and generators.
He said supplies must work with Ukraine’s electricity grid and urged governments to contact manufacturers directly to speed up deliveries.
The appeal puts Ukraine’s energy needs at the centre of international discussions as damage from Russian strikes continues.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Latin American leaders to help Ukraine obtain equipment to repair its power infrastructure.
He said Russian attacks had damaged every power plant in Ukraine in some way.
Zelenskyy called for equipment compatible with Ukraine’s power grid and said it was needed quickly.
He identified Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia as potential sources of transformers, Chile for power cables, and Spain for electrical equipment and generators.
He made the appeal at a summit in Madrid.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to Latin American leaders and Spain.
- What
- He asked for equipment to repair Ukraine’s power infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- A summit in Madrid.
- Why
- To restore Ukraine’s damaged power infrastructure and energy system.
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- Appeal
- Equipment to repair Ukraine’s power infrastructure
- Summit location
- Madrid
- Transformers
- Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia identified as potential suppliers
- Power cables
- Chile identified as a potential supplier
- Electrical equipment and generators
- Spain identified as a potential supplier
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What people are saying
Every power plant in Ukraine has been damaged in one way or another by attacks
We need as much international cooperation as possible to continue rebuilding and repairing our energy system
We need equipment that works with our power grid, and we need it fast.