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Zelensky Urges Faster Heating Repairs Amid Kyiv Crisis

2/1/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Kyiv's response to the energy crisis, noting more than 500 buildings lack heating after January 31 disruption intensified by Russian attacks.
He urged faster collaboration between city and national agencies as emergency repairs continue and more teams are deployed.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said heating has been restored to many buildings.
The political tension between Zelensky and Klitschko has intensified amid the crisis.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Kyiv's response to the energy crisis, noting more than 500 buildings lack heating after January 31 disruption intensified by Russian attacks.
He urged faster collaboration between city and national agencies as emergency repairs continue and more teams are deployed.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said heating has been restored to many buildings.
The political tension between Zelensky and Klitschko has intensified amid the crisis.