Germany sends €60 million winter aid as Ukraine faces energy emergency

Germany has allocated an additional 60-million-euro package to Ukraine aimed at strengthening winter preparedness and supporting the country’s energy sector. The funding is intended to improve heating and heat-supply systems, with a particular focus on communities in front-line areas.

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced the decision on his X account, per Caliber.Az.

Sybiha expressed strong appreciation for the assistance announced by his German counterpart, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

“I highly appreciate Germany’s additional €60 million package for winter and energy support for Ukraine, announced today by my friend and colleague Minister Wadephul,” Sybiha said.

According to him, these resources will enhance heating and heat-supply capacities, especially in regions close to the front line, ensuring that residents feel secure even under difficult winter conditions.

“We value Germany’s steadfast solidarity,” the foreign minister added.

On January 16, during a government question-and-answer session, Ukraine’s Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that every power plant in the country has been affected by strikes carried out by Russian forces, resulting in thousands of megawatts of generating capacity being taken offline.

He noted that Russia is deploying its full arsenal against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Large-scale attacks, combined with freezing temperatures, have prompted the authorities to reinstate the state of emergency in the energy sector.

Shmyhal also reported that Ukraine will initiate a meeting of the energy-focused “Ramstein” format in response to the ongoing power supply crisis caused by Russian strikes and severe cold.

By Tamilla Hasanova