Estonia provides €100,000 to support the protection of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and preparations for winter

Estonia provides €100,000 to support the protection of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and preparations for winter

“With the support allocated today, Estonia reaffirms its continued commitment to alleviating international humanitarian crises and strengthening international cooperation. In doing so, we also contribute to the stability and security of Europe, on which the well-being and security of the people of Estonia also depend,” Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will allocate €50,000 to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to support the protection and resilience of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the coming winter. To date, Estonia has allocated a total of nearly €2.75 million to the fund from the resources of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Climate. In addition, €50,000 will be provided to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF), managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), which helps international and local civil society organisations provide humanitarian assistance to people in Ukraine during the winter period. The assistance will be provided based on the most urgent needs, with particular attention paid to vulnerable groups, including women, children and people with disabilities.

“Ukrainians are preparing for a winter that could be the most difficult yet. Russia continues its deliberate attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, seeking to destroy the country’s energy capacity and break the resilience of its people,” said Tsahkna. “Putin’s aim is to deprive Ukrainians of water, electricity and heating. This must not succeed. We must do everything in our power to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system, protect critical infrastructure, ensure that necessary supplies are available and make sure that vital assistance reaches those who need it most as quickly as possible.”