Because of the difficulties in ensuring the normal operation of the power system of Ukraine austerity became state policy, said the leader of the movement " Ukrainian choice " Viktor Medvedchuk on his page century.

" Due to shortage of coal ensuring operation of the unified power system of Ukraine is complicated. A power failure has already become the norm, " said the politician.

According to Medvedchuk, the Minister of energy and coal industry of Ukraine Volodymyr Demchyshyn tried to persuade his countrymen to voluntary restrictions.

" As you can see, austerity in Ukraine already raised to the rank of state policy. Moreover, in all spheres, " he added, Medvedchuk.

in the early winter of Ukraine is experiencing difficulties in taking coal As the main areas of its production (Donbass) from April the Ukrainian authorities to conduct a special operation. Ukraine for the first time over a long period has to import thermal coal to meet the needs of thermal power plants. Against this background, the government of Ukraine signed an agreement with South Africa for the production and delivery estimated 1 million tons of coal.

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