Luxembourg Commits €10 Million to Reinforce Ukraine’s Energy Resilience
Luxembourg has announced a significant contribution of €10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund for 2025, reinforcing its commitment to assist Ukraine in overcoming the ongoing consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The funding will be directed toward urgent needs in the energy sector, including the modernization of infrastructure, procurement of critical equipment, and fuel supply to ensure energy stability during wartime.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to Ukrinform.
The announcement was made during a joint press conference in Kyiv, where Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha hosted Luxembourg’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Xavier Bettel, and Minister of Defense, Yuriko Backes. The visit underscored Luxembourg’s increasing role in supporting Ukraine across multiple sectors.
“This decision reflects a practical and timely response to Ukraine’s most pressing needs. The funds will be crucial in strengthening our energy infrastructure, which continues to suffer from targeted Russian attacks,” Sybiha emphasized. He added that the assistance would help prevent energy shortages and ensure functioning public services.
The Ukrainian and Luxembourgish delegations also explored avenues to deepen cooperation in defense and reconstruction. Luxembourg’s military support to Ukraine has already exceeded €250 million, making the country a notable contributor relative to its size. Talks included enhancing air defense systems, joint production initiatives, and broader industrial collaboration.
In a gesture of humanitarian solidarity, Luxembourg also pledged €1 million to the Olena Zelenska Foundation to support mental health programs for Ukrainian youth. This initiative aims to help young people cope with the trauma of war through psychological services and community-based support.
Another key topic of discussion was the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s recovery, as well as strengthening sanctions and aligning strategies for Ukraine’s integration into the European Union and NATO.
Ukraine also invited Luxembourg to expand its development cooperation programs beyond Kryvyi Rih – a significant industrial center located in the central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region – where its development agency LuxDev is currently implementing 40 reconstruction projects. Sybiha proposed extending similar initiatives to Kharkiv, a major city in northeastern Ukraine that has been severely affected by Russia’s ongoing aggression.
The visit highlighted the strategic nature of Luxembourg–Ukraine relations and demonstrated Luxembourg’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty, resilience, and European future.
As The Gaze reported earlier, Ukraine has received €2 million worth of equipment from the IT Coalition.