Ukraine’s government announced a significant reshuffle in energy and social policy leadership. Yuriy Vlasenko, who served as First Deputy Minister of Energy, and Ruslan Slobodyan, the Head of the State Energy Supervision Inspectorate, were relieved of their duties. The decision was communicated by Taras Melnichuk, the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada, via his Telegram channel.
According to Melnichuk, Yuriy Nikolaevich Vlasenko was removed from the position of First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, while Ruslan Aleksandrovich Slobodyan exited his role as Head of the State Energy Supervision Inspectorate of Ukraine. In addition, Nazar Tanasishin was dismissed from his post as Deputy Minister of Social Policy. The reasons behind these personnel changes were not disclosed publicly.
The announcements come amid broader discussions about reforms and policy adjustments within the Ukrainian government. Earlier, the mayor of Dnipro, Boris Filatov, indicated that city authorities and residents were preparing for a series of programmatic changes aimed at addressing energy and social needs across the country.
On July 27, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported that in the previous 24 hours, the energy system faced a capacity shortfall. As a result, authorities requested urgent assistance from neighboring Poland and Slovakia to stabilize electricity supply during peak consumption hours. The report noted that foreign aid was utilized during these high-demand periods, and meanwhile, tariffs for electricity were temporarily cut from 17:00 to 23:00 to mitigate the impact on consumers.
Separately, the leadership of Zhytomyr region faced accusations regarding electricity waste, reflecting ongoing concerns about energy efficiency and management at regional levels. The situation underscores the challenges facing Ukraine’s energy sector as it negotiates supply constraints, infrastructure needs, and policy responses intended to safeguard households and businesses while pursuing long-term energy security.