Talya Vatman

In this conversation, Talya Vatman, the IEA's Caspian and Black Sea Programme Manager, discusses Ukraine's precarious energy security as winter approaches. She shares insights from her visit to Kyiv, emphasizing the risks of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Talya highlights the human impact of power outages and the necessity of decentralized renewable sources for resilience. She also covers the challenges of maintaining energy supplies and the vital role of international support in safeguarding Ukraine's energy future.