Ukraine's energy sector was the most corrupt sector in the economy, And its reforms may determine the future of all changes in the country, said U.S. Ambassador in Kiev, Ukraine Jeffrey Payette.

" There is no other sector in the Ukrainian economy, which would be so needed reform, And which could so affect the reform of Energy, " said Payette speaking at the Atlantic Council.

according to him, " this sector was the most corrupt in the reign of many governments (Ukraine) ". In his vision, " this sector has used Russia's influence on Ukraine.

according to his statement, " because of the bad management of this sector affect economic growth, And one (only) Naftogaz takes (to ensure) a large percentage of GDP, due to the required subsidies."

But there is " good news ", said Payette.

" I found the results very encouraging conversation with the new Minister of energy (And coal industry of Ukraine Vladimir Demissum), which I had on Thursday that the government is aware of this (problems in the industry). And I will say that it has a strong partner in the United States And the EU, " said Payette.

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