TASS | Zelensk* announced Ukraine's readiness to increase energy exports to the EU, 2 Sep

His video message was broadcast on Friday at the Ambrosetti Economic Forum, which opened in the city of Cernobbio in northern Italy, the newspaper La Repubblica reports .

"Ukraine is ready to increase the export of electricity to Europe, but for this it is important that the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant remains connected to the Ukrainian energy system. The Russian presence at the plant does not allow us to contribute to the energy situation in Europe," he said.

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"Despite all the difficulties, we can contribute to meeting at least 8% of Italy's electricity consumption," he continued. According to Zelensky, Ukraine "has great potential for the development of renewable energy and green hydrogen."

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The Ukrainian leader also expressed hope to meet "with [resigned Italian Prime Minister] Mario Draghi in Italy."Draghi provided great support to my country, his personal commitment was highly appreciated," Zelensky said.

KIRBY: "the safest outcome would be a controlled shutdown"

Gazprom's announcement this afternoon that it is once again shutting down NorthStream1 under fallacious pretenses is another confirmation of its unreliability as a supplier.

It's also proof of Russia's cynicism, as it prefers to flare gas instead of honoring contracts.

— Eric Mamer (@MamerEric) September 2, 2022

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