Back Schedule
| Time | LOCATION | Speaker | topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Kyiv | – Oleksandr Kharchenko, Director of the Energy Industry Research Center (in person). | Ukraine’s strained power grid: Risk of widespread blackouts in freezing weather Key topics: – Progress in restoring energy infrastructure after repeated Russian missile and drone strikes; – Outlook for ongoing repairs; – Whether consumers should expect stepped-up power outages when extreme cold hits; – A recent government move to prioritize electricity for critical infrastructure in Lviv, and the takeaways for local officials across the country. |
| 1:00 PM | Kyiv | – Natalia Ptukha, Head of the Media Communication Department of Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center; – Oleksandr Khorunzhyi, Spokesperson for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. All in person. | Ice safety and winter holiday hazards: Emergency officials issue weather warnings Key topics: – Getting ready for the incoming cold cyclone: tips from rescue crews; – Safety rules on ice and water bodies this winter; – When the weather is likely to take a turn for the worse nationwide. |
