Estonia to provide Ukraine with EUR 6.5 million for locomotives and infrastructure restoration

Estonia to provide Ukraine with EUR 6.5 million for locomotives and infrastructure restoration
Estonia to provide Ukraine with EUR 6.5 million for locomotives and infrastructure restoration

Financial support for winter resilience

Estonia has announced the provision of an additional EUR 6.5 million to Ukraine. These funds are designated to assist the state in preparing for the winter season and restoring damaged facilities.

The decision became known from a post by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on his X account.

State of railway infrastructure

The head of the Estonian Foreign Ministry emphasised that Russia continues targeted attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure. In particular, transport networks remain one of the enemy's priority targets.

According to Tsahkna, since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, it has destroyed over 600 locomotives. Pressure on the railway sector is not ceasing but rather intensifying.

Allocation of funds

Considering the aforementioned challenges, Tallinn has identified specific directions for the use of the allocated amount:

  • EUR 4.5 million will be directed towards the supply of locomotives to Ukraine. This initiative will be implemented in cooperation with Estonian railway companies.
  • EUR 2 million will be provided under the World Bank's SPUR 2.0 programme. These funds will help ensure the operation of key public services and support the general efforts to restore and rebuild the country.

Estonia's position

The minister stressed that transport connectivity and mobility are fundamental to maintaining Ukraine's resilience and the functioning of its economy.

«Естонія підтримує Україну на кожному кроці, у кожну пору року та під час кожного виклику» (Estonia supports Ukraine at every step, in every season, and during every challenge), Margus Tsahkna concluded.

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