Half of the country's energy infrastructure has been destroyed. It gives a picture of the brutality of these attacks (from Russia). As Ukraine's friend and partner, we must do everything to keep the spotlight on, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in Brussels together with Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency IEA.
The EU Commission is now making a total of 160 million euros – 1.8 billion Swedish kronor – immediately available to Ukraine. 60 million is given as humanitarian aid for shelters and stoves, while around 100 million will be spent on repairs and renewable energy. The latter funds come from the proceeds of the frozen Russian central bank assets in the EU.
It is only fair that Russia also pays for the destruction, says von der Leyen – who will discuss the situation on site in Kiev on Friday.
