International Affairs

Zelenski Stays in Kiev Managing Energy Crisis as Global Distractions Threaten Ukraine’s Future

By Economics Desk | January 21, 2026

As Russian strikes plunge Ukrainian cities into darkness and cold, Zelenski remains on the front lines managing a critical energy crisis. Meanwhile, global distractions at Davos risk sidelining real support for Ukraine’s survival and postwar recovery.

Amid a brutal winter and relentless Russian attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenski made the crucial decision to stay in Kiev rather than attend the international spotlight of the Davos Forum. This choice underscores a stark reality: true leadership demands prioritizing national survival over diplomatic pageantry.Nearly 60% of Kiev is without electricity, with thousands of residential blocks left freezing—an unbearable blow during subzero temperatures. Similar crippling outages plague Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. While Zelenski coordinates emergency repairs and rallies international aid from the capital itself, much of Europe’s elite appears distracted by unrelated controversies at Davos.How...

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