Sweden has allocated over €60 million to support Ukraine’s energy system, the Ministry of Energy reported. These funds come along with a recent contribution from Germany. They are intended to help maintain a stable electricity supply following Russia’s mass attacks.
New Funds from Sweden
On December 26, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) transferred €63.8 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. This brings Sweden’s total contribution to the fund to €203.08 million, of which €44.68 million has been allocated to a separate account for nuclear safety.
The funds will be used to develop distributed generation in regions with electricity shortages, purchase equipment for the national electricity company Ukrenergo, and support distribution system operators in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv regions.
We sincerely thank our Swedish partners for this assistance, which is an important contribution to Ukraine’s energy resilience under Russian aggression. Thanks to this support, we are not only restoring what was destroyed but also putting new generating capacities into operation, said Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Andarak.
Record Contribution from Germany
Earlier, Germany transferred €160.11 million to the Fund—the largest one-time contribution since its creation. According to Deputy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk, the Fund received €258 million in new contributions in December alone. This brought total support to over €1.52 billion.
The intensity of international assistance must match the intensity of enemy attacks. This is what allows us to keep the system operational, Kolisnyk emphasized.
Current Situation in Ukraine’s Energy System
Due to constant attacks on energy infrastructure, the system is under increased stress. For example, on December 26, electricity consumption rose by 10.9% compared to the previous day.
Hourly and emergency outages are being applied in several regions, especially in Odesa, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Mykolaiv, and Kherson. Energy workers operate around the clock to restore supply.
Conclusion
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has been under systematic attacks for the fourth consecutive year. Ahead of the winter season, Russia has significantly intensified mass strikes. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, there is currently not a single power plant in Ukraine that has not been affected by enemy raids.
Thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian energy workers and support from Western partners, the country can restore damaged infrastructure more quickly and strengthen its energy resilience.
