Kiev Mayor Klitschko Says City Near Catastrophe, Survival of Ukraine ‘An Open Question’, as Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrest Former Minister Galushchenko Trying To Flee the Country Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that Ukraine’s survival as an independent nation is an ‘open question’ due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, bringing the city to the brink of catastrophe. Compounding the issues, former Energy Minister German Galushchenko was detained while attempting to flee the country, implicated in a significant corruption scheme. Tensions have also surfaced between Mayor Klitschko and President Zelenskyy regarding the city’s preparedness and alleged politically motivated criminal cases.

• Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stated that Ukraine’s survival as an independent nation is an ‘open question’ due to Russian missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure.
• The strikes have destroyed major power plants, leading to a severe energy crisis in Kiev, with temperatures below negative 4°F.
• Klitschko has called for the evacuation of Kiev and is engaged in a public political rivalry with President Zelenskyy.
• Former Ukraine Energy Minister German Galushchenko was detained while trying to flee the country, linked to a reported $100 million corruption scheme.
• Galushchenko was previously asked to resign by Zelenskyy amidst the corruption scandal.