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23-03-2025
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Netherlands allocates over $70 million towards Ukrainian energy security
The Netherlands has allocated 65 million euros ($70.7 million) towards the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, Ukraine's Energy Ministry announced on March 22. The Netherlands has pledged to provide Ukraine with 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion) in combined in 2026. Dutch Special Representative Erika Scholten spoke with Deputy Energy Minister Roman Andarak in an online meeting March 22 about the Netherlands' ongoing support for Ukraine's energy sector. "Thanks to these funds, we will be able to partially cover urgent needs," Andarak . "A stable energy supply is a condition for the functioning of the economy, critical , social and other spheres of life in Ukraine. We are sincerely grateful for this help." Since the onset of Russia's full-scale war against in February 2022, the Netherlands has provided Ukraine with 3,000 tons of energy equipment, the energy ministry said. Transformers, generators, and equipment for repair and restoration work are among the types of equipment provided. The energy sector will remain a priority for in its continued support of Ukraine, Scholten said. Various countries contribute to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which was established in 2022 with the help of the . The fund helps repair Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, which has been aggressively targeted by Russian aerial attacks over the past three years. Recently, Iceland allocated over $2 million to the support fund on March 11 and Canada promised to contribute on March 14. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp previously announced ($20.6 million) for the fund in January. The Netherlands has also provided Ukraine with significant military aid, including . President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on March 19 that Ukraine received a new delivery of F-16s, but did not specify where the jets were shipped from. Thus far, only the Netherlands and Denmark have provided Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets. Read also: 'No high expectations' — Ukrainian officials skeptical about upcoming Riyadh talks We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
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22-03-2025
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Netherlands to contribute €65m to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
The Netherlands has decided to contribute €65 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. Source: press service for Ukraine's Energy Ministry, as reported by European Pravda Details: Roman Andarak, Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister, thanked the Dutch government's Special Envoy for Ukraine, Erica Schouten, for the decision. "This is considerable support for us and it will make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing repair campaign as we prepare for the next heating season. These funds will allow us to partially meet our immediate needs," Andarak noted. Schouten, in turn, emphasised that the energy sector will remain a key priority for her country in continuing to support Ukraine. The meeting also tackled the issue of the equipment needs of Ukraine's fuel and energy sector, particularly in the gas production industry, which has recently experienced regular Russian attacks. Both parties agreed to explore further opportunities for cooperation in this area. Background: On 14 March, the Canadian government made an additional contribution of €33.4 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. Earlier, Iceland had transferred over €2 million to the Fund. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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01-03-2025
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Italy to provide Ukraine with $13 million to restore energy infrastructure
Rome signed an agreement with Kyiv on Feb. 28 to provide Ukraine with 13 million euros ($13.5 million) directed towards the country's Energy Support Fund, Ukraine's Energy Ministry announced. The funding will be used to support "the restoration of Ukraine's energy sector," a news release from the Energy Ministry read. Russia continues to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure, testing Ukraine's resolve as the country is enduring another winter. "This assistance will allow us to procure essential equipment and strengthen the resilience of Ukraine's energy system at a time when the enemy is relentlessly attacking energy facilities," Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister Roman Andarak said in a statement. Earlier this month, Italy an agreement with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to launch a 2 million euro ($2.07 million) project to strengthen Ukraine's energy system, the Italian Embassy in Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who took office in late 2022, has consistently supported Kyiv and pledged unwavering assistance until the war ends. Material losses from on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have amounted to "billions of dollars," according to Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. Halushchenko said on Feb. 24 that Russia has launched more than 30 mass strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure over the three years of its full-scale invasion. Over the past three years, Russian troops have occupied territories hosting energy facilities producing 18 gigawatts (GW) of generation. The occupied facilities include hydroelectric power plants, thermal power plants, and Europe's largest nuclear power plant, stationed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Read also: Italy calls for 'immediate' summit between US, Europe following Zelensky-Trump clash We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
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01-03-2025
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Italy to contribute €13 million to Ukraine Energy Support Fund
Italy will contribute €13 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, and the relevant agreement was signed the day before. Source: Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Ukraine Energy Support Fund was established in April 2022. The agreement on Italy's contribution to the Energy Support Fund in the amount of €13 million was signed by Italian Ambassador to Kyiv Carlo Formosa in the presence of Deputy Energy Minister Roman Andarak. "This assistance will allow us to purchase the necessary equipment and strengthen the resilience of the Ukrainian energy system in the face of the enemy's merciless attacks on power facilities, and Ukrainian power engineers are working around the clock to repair the damaged ones so that Ukrainians have power and heat in their homes," Andarak said. So far, the announced contributions of partners to the Energy Support Fund amount to more than €1 billion. The fund's donors include the public and private sectors from more than 30 countries. Background: The day before, NBC News reported that the United States had suspended programmes to support Ukraine's energy system. In particular, the US Department of State has suspended the USAID project to restore Ukraine's power grid after Russian attacks. The Trump administration has said it is cancelling more than 90% of USAID grants in total. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
