Ukraine: Germany gives EUR 56 million for repair of energy infrastructure

Germany has provided EUR 56 million to Ukraine for the repair of its energy infrastructure. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, federal government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit reported. On November 29, Chancellor Scholz called President Zelensky to exchange views on the political, military and humanitarian situation in…

Ukraine: cooperation with UK in restoring transport infrastructure seen as basis for economic recovery

First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and Secretary of State for Transport of the United Kingdom Mark Harper discussed the special importance of infrastructure in preserving the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Destruction of the electricity grid, blocking of ports and other infrastructure damages is a barbaric attempt by…

Ukraine: Polish companies deliver over 700 tons of equipment to restore energy infrastructure

Polish companies have provided more than 700 tons of equipment and materials to help Ukraine restore its energy infrastructure, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine has said in a statement following a meeting of the Ukrainian-Polish working group on energy. “With the logistical support of Poland’s Government Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) and the assistance…

Ukraine: emergency blackouts applied across Kyiv region

In Kyiv region, emergency power outages were introduced, therefore previous schedules of stabilization shutdowns were not in effect, DTEK Kyiv Regional Electric Networks reported. “There are emergency power outages across the region. Schedules of stabilization shutdowns, which were drawn up earlier, are currently not in effect,” the statement reads. It is emphasized that DTEK power…