Estonia Commits €2 Million to Bolster Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure
Estonia has announced an additional €2 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
The Gaze informs about it, referring to Estonia’s Ministry of Climate.
The contribution will be channeled toward addressing the most urgent needs of Ukraine’s energy sector: procuring spare parts, generators, and fuel, as well as carrying out emergency repair work at damaged facilities.
“Estonia’s support will help Ukraine withstand the challenges it is likely to face this winter,” said Andres Sutt, Estonia’s Minister of Energy and Environment.
The Estonian government noted that this pledge builds on its earlier contribution of €620,000, previously allocated to the Fund through the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ukraine Energy Support Fund was established under a joint agreement between the European Commission and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine. Its primary goal is to mitigate the impact of Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure and to ensure the continuity of electricity and heating supplies.
Estonia’s announcement follows similar commitments from other European partners. During a recent visit to Kyiv, Portugal’s prime minister pledged €600,000 to the Fund, while Latvia has also contributed €200,000.
As The Gaze previously reported, Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are cutting electricity to an average of around 400,000 consumers every day, mainly in frontline and border regions.
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