“There is a difficult situation in the energy sector as a result of russian shelling. We are engaging increased support from partners. In execution of the instructions of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working with all our partners to attract additional contributions to strengthen the energy sector”, - Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha wrote on Facebook on January 15.
According to him, this week there is already a large package of $200 million from Norway — for the purchase of gas and equipment.
“In the very near future, we expect new bilateral packages of energy support from other partners. There will be news in this direction as early as tomorrow. Additional bilateral packages to support air defense capabilities are also on the way. There will also be new announcements tomorrow. Because the best help for Ukraine’s energy system is every russian missile and drone that does not reach its target”, - Sybiha explained.
According to him, on the instruction of Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, together with the Ministry of Energy, Ukraine is convening the Energy Ramstein, at which it expects to receive additional contributions and concrete commitments from allies.
“We are in constant contact with the European Energy Community regarding the replenishment of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund and the purchase of equipment at the expense of the fund. Italy has already begun delivering high-capacity industrial boilers (from 550 to 3000 kW) with a total value of €1.85 million, which will help the most affected communities. We are also engaging all international mechanisms. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The Energy Charter. Other international organizations”, - the diplomat reported.