UK Pledges Over $17 Million to Rebuild Ukraine’s War-Damaged Energy Grid
The United Kingdom has announced a new £13 million ($17 million) support package to help Ukraine restore its battered energy infrastructure and assist communities most affected by Russian strikes on power facilities.
The Gaze reports this, referring to a statement made by the UK government.
The funding will be directed toward urgent repair works across Ukraine’s energy network and humanitarian aid for civilians facing electricity, heating, and water shortages as winter approaches.
“Our support will help Ukraine restore vital energy infrastructure, keeping the lights on and the heating on in Ukrainian homes, hospitals and schools — even in the face of relentless attacks – which is paramount to the UK’s steadfast support for the country,” the statement reads.
Alongside the aid announcement, London unveiled plans to ban UK-based companies from servicing or insuring vessels transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). The measure follows recently expanded sanctions against Russia’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil and is aimed at choking off a key source of Kremlin revenue.
The British government said the restrictions – to be phased in throughout 2026 in coordination with European partners – will “substantially curb Russian LNG exports” and sever Moscow’s access to the world’s top-tier maritime insurance and logistics services.
Commenting on the decision, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper underscored that Moscow’s goal is to “plunge Ukraine into darkness and cold,” but affirmed that Britain and its allies will not allow it.
“Ukraine’s security is our security,” Cooper said at the G7 foreign ministers’ summit. “That's why here at the G7, we are standing together as the closest of partners to drive forward support for Ukraine and overcome the challenges the world is facing today..”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, attending the summit at the invitation of Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand, is expected to discuss coordinated G7 efforts to bolster Ukraine’s energy resilience and tighten sanctions enforcement.
As The Gaze reported earlier, the Group of Seven (G7) energy ministers condemned Russia’s ongoing strikes against Ukraine’s power grid and reaffirmed their determination to help Kyiv rebuild and secure its energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
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