Ukraine’s government was euphoric over the visit of US Secretary of State Tony Blinkin to Kyiv last week. Grip and grin photos aside, behind closed doors Secretary Blinkin delivered a tough message to Ukraine about corruption. Discussion about corruption in the energy sector was a key component of that delivery, especially as it relates to the renewables energy sector.
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A field of wind turbines of the Orlivska wind farm in Zaporizhia Oblast, which belongs to DTEK Renewables, the biggest player in Ukraine's renewable energy market, is seen on the photo, taken on Nov. 15, 2019.