The EU will provide energy support to Ukraine this winter: details from von der Leyen

The European Union provides support to Ukraine

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union is ready to provide emergency energy support to Ukraine during these difficult times. She emphasized that Ukraine will not be alone this winter, as the EU stands with the Ukrainians.

Ukraine will not be alone this winter. At the same time, we are working on options to ensure necessary and stable financial assistance to Ukraine. Tomorrow we will adopt our Enlargement Package, which will mark Ukraine's extraordinary commitment to its European path over the past year. The message from the European Commission is clear: Ukraine is ready to move forward

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the fact of a phone conversation with the President of the European Commission, during which joint actions and support for the Ukrainian energy sector were discussed.

Ursula talked about coordination with various institutions and countries and the funds that will be directed to assist our energy sector. There can be significant contributions, and we will work to increase them

The agreements between Ukraine and the European Union envisage the start of joint work on the implementation of the planned initiatives as early as this week.

The European Union's support for Ukraine in the context of the energy crisis underscores the importance of cooperation and support among countries in challenging situations. The decisions and actions of the EU indicate a readiness to help Ukraine address pressing issues.