In his November 9 weekly livestream, Valeriy Klochok summarized major recent developments in energy, geopolitics, and Ukraine's domestic situation. The focus was on the ongoing energy war: attacks on electricity and heat generation facilities, widespread blackouts in many cities, and the situation at the Khmelnytsky and Rivne nuclear power plants. Klochok noted that Ukrainians are now better prepared for autonomous power supply compared to the early days of the invasion, and that strikes on energy infrastructure are a challenge but not causing panic.
The discussion also mentioned Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, resulting in power outages in Voronezh, Belgorod, and Taganrog, and responses from Russian officials about possible dialogue with the US on strategic arms. The positions of the US administration (Trump, Biden), reasons for delays in military aid and funding, and European debates over transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine were also covered.
A special part of the livestream concerned supporting the 66th Brigade at the front, encouraging viewers to donate, and the ongoing development of the Klochok Time YouTube channel. A significant part of the program was dedicated to answering viewer questions on prospects for peace talks, when the war might end, the roles of the US and Europe, and the intensity of attacks on energy infrastructure.
On the geopolitical stage, Klochok commented on the impact of sanctions on Russia, China's diplomatic maneuvers, and differing European opinions on supporting Ukraine. He stressed that the war remains an international balancing act and Western decisions largely shape the region’s situation.
Overall, the livestream reflected the complexity of the current energy, military-political, and diplomatic challenges, highlighting the importance of public engagement and support for Ukraine's defenders.
