Berlin expands financial aid for the reconstruction of Ukraine's energy systems

Agreements on reconstruction funding

The Ukrainian and German sides have reached an agreement on providing additional financial support. These funds will be directed towards the purchase of equipment and products that are critically important for the reconstruction of Ukraine's energy sector.

Ministerial-level negotiations

According to the Ministry of Energy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held negotiations with Katharina Reiche, Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. The main subject of discussion was further support for Ukrainian energy.

«Денис Шмигаль обговорив з Федеральною міністеркою економіки та енергетики Німеччини Катеріною Райхе додаткову підтримку українського енергосектору. У продовження домовленостей між Президентом України Володимиром Зеленським та Федеральним канцлером ФРН Фрідріхом Мерцом міністри обговорили додаткову підтримку української енергетики» (Denys Shmyhal discussed additional support for the Ukrainian energy sector with Katharina Reiche, Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. In continuation of the agreements between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the ministers discussed additional support for Ukrainian energy), the official statement reads.

Response to infrastructure attacks

During the meeting, the sides agreed on a mechanism for financial support from partners for the purchase of goods necessary for carrying out restoration work. The issue of coordinating diplomatic efforts aimed at pressuring Russia was also discussed. This initiative is linked to the recent attack on the substation that ensures the stable operation of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant.