Zelensky explains why Ukraine has no fuel reserves

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine’s diesel fuel reserves are depleted because Russia targeted them at the start of the war. Now, the reserves are tied up in supply contracts.

According to a Ukrinform correspondent, the president announced this during a Zoom conference with journalists while in Qatar.

“Our reserves [of fuel] were, in fact, empty. We keep them empty because they were targeted from the start of the war, and, in fact, all our companies—whether in the private sector or Ukrnafta—have long-term contracts. That is, our reserves are tied up in contracts. But when there are challenges, when there is a shortage, this can work, or it can slow down. That is why we need long-term agreements with energy-producing countries, I would say. That is exactly what we are negotiating,” Zelensky said.

He noted that an important component of his visits to Middle East countries is establishing long-term energy cooperation.

“Yesterday, I secured a supply of diesel for at least a year,” the President said.

As reported, Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Qatar today on a visit.

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