Yulia Svyrydenko

Force in Play

Chairs emergency response and reconstruction efforts after large‑scale strikes

Since October 2022, Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power plants, substations, rail hubs and ports in repeated missile and drone waves. The campaign forced a formal energy emergency in January 2026, when the grid met only 60% of demand and available capacity had fallen to about 14 gigawatts from 33.7 before the invasion.

Updated 3 days ago

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Announced the nationwide meal expansion

Ukraine now feeds every public school student a hot meal each day. The program, expanded September 1, 2026, covers about 3 million children in grades 1 through 11 at municipal schools nationwide.

Updated Oct 11

Built World

As of May 2026: Managing emergency power rationing and imports amid escalating attacks

Ukrainian officials say more than 450 drones and about 30 missiles hit energy and port infrastructure overnight. Odesa and surrounding areas went dark.

Updated May 15