- The EU has pledged to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its energy infrastructure.
- Around €25.5 million (£22m) has been made available to cover the most urgent needs.
The European Commission has pledged to assist Ukraine in rebuilding its energy infrastructure damaged due to Russian attacks.
Russia has targeted the energy infrastructure in Ukraine over the past weeks and months, which has affected more than 30% of the country’s energy system.
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson visited Ukraine on 1st November 2022 to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Energy Minister German Galushchenko and international partners and discuss how best to support the country’s “ramshackle” energy sector.
The EU, member states, and private companies have delivered millions of euros worth of emergency energy equipment to Ukraine. However, the Commission believes the level of support needs to be ramped up in light of Russia’s escalating attacks.
In addition to the necessary equipment, around €25.5 million (£22m) has been made available to cover the most urgent needs via the Ukraine Energy Support Fund the Commission set up with the Energy Community.
Ms Simon’s visit comes less than a week after the Commission and the G7 Presidency called for an international ‘Marshall plan for Ukraine’, which would pave the way for the country’s immediate and sustainable reconstruction.