EU Announces €40 Million Aid for Ukraine Amid Russia's Ongoing Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

The European Commission has announced the allocation of an additional €40 million to Ukraine ahead of the approaching winter amid continuous Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

The announcement comes as Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is in Lithuania today attending a regional Civil Protection Forum.

“Out of this, €35 million is allocated for humanitarian projects in Ukraine and €5 million for supporting Ukrainian refugees and their host communities in Moldova,” stated the European Commission’s press service.

The primary focus of this EU funding is to help prepare Ukraine for the freezing winter months. Together with its humanitarian partners, the EU aims to repair damaged buildings, ensure electricity and heating, and provide shelter to the ones most in need.

With today's new funding announcement, the European Commission has now allocated a total of €966 million for humanitarian aid to support civilians impacted by the war in Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Of this amount, €895 million has been designated for humanitarian programs within Ukraine, while €71 million has been provided to assist refugees who have sought refuge in neighboring Moldova.