Azarov announced his own role in the development of Ukraine's energy system, which has endured

Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov, who is in Russia, stated his own role in creating the country's energy infrastructure. According to him, the system formed during his government's tenure supposedly allows Ukraine to function even during war. Focus reports on this here.

The former head of government made the corresponding statement during a broadcast on Russian 'Radio Sputnik', where he commented on the state of Ukrainian energy.

Mykola Azarov's statement on Ukraine's energy

Mykola Azarov, who headed the government from 2010 to 2014, claims that the current energy system largely relies on decisions made during his time in office.

According to the politician, the energy infrastructure created at that time supposedly allows the country to withstand current challenges.

In an interview, he stated:

«What we laid down in the energy sector allows it to exist».

Azarov also criticized the current leadership of Ukraine, making a number of sharp statements directed at the authorities.

Mykola Azarov's biography after fleeing Ukraine

After the Revolution of Dignity in 2014, the former prime minister fled to Russia, where he still lives. He has been sentenced in absentia in Ukraine for treason.

According to media reports, after moving to the Russian Federation, he receives support from the Russian government.

Specifically, it was reported that Azarov:

• lives on the territory of Russia
• uses state housing
• receives financial payments and security

Previously, the former prime minister had also criticized the Ukrainian government and commented on President Volodymyr Zelensky's statements regarding peace initiatives.

It is noteworthy that Mykola Azarov sparked widespread discussion with his scandalous statements, which he made in an interview with a Russian channel. He fabricated a 'fact' about the death of Jaroslav Hašek, a classic of Czech literature.