European Union
Ukraine
Joint call by the the European Commission, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, and the Energy Community Secretariat
The European Commission, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, and the Energy Community Secretariat hereby call on current and prospective donors to contribute EUR 650 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, significantly ahead of the approaching winter.
The G7 Leaders in their Statement on geopolitical issues of 17 June 2026, stressed the importance of Ukraine’s energy resilience, on the basis of the needs and priorities expressed by Ukrainian authorities and agreed to provide further support to get the country through next winter.
Over the past four years, G7+ countries have channelled EUR 1.95 billion through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, managed by the Energy Community Secretariat, making a substantial contribution to Ukraine’s energy resilience. All resources available under the Fund have been fully allocated in line with the support priorities endorsed by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.
Preparation for the 2026/2027 winter season requires coordinated action.
The G7+ Energy Rammstein Group is invited to consider priority needs identified by Ukraine amounting to EUR 650 million. Swift mobilisation of additional funding will ensure the timely procurement and delivery of critical equipment and services before the upcoming winter.
The Fund has also further enhanced its operational capacity: needs are prioritised to maximise impact, strategic emergency reserves are built up, procurement and contracting timelines are shortened, and, where possible, private investments are facilitated through de-risking instruments.
"Today, the key mechanism providing resources for Ukraine’s preparation for the upcoming winter is the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. It is an effective instrument for rapid response and the restoration of damaged energy infrastructure. In 2026 alone, partners have contributed more than EUR 300 million to the Fund,” stated Denys Shmyhal, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy. "We sincerely thank all donors and partners for their continued contributions. At the same time, the total volume of currently unfunded needs exceeds EUR 650 million. All available resources of the Fund have already been fully contracted, and without additional contributions, the implementation of further projects will not be possible. We therefore count on the continued support of our international partners.”
"Energy has become one of the primary battlegrounds in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Last winter was among the most difficult periods for Ukraine’s energy sector. Russia intensified its attacks on civilian energy infrastructure during the coldest months, deliberately seeking to leave millions without heat, light, and essential services. Sustained support for Ukraine’s energy system is vital. Not only to help the country endure today, but also to strengthen the foundations for a just and lasting peace. Ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, I call on all of Ukraine’s partners and allies to urgently help close the financing gap in the Ukraine Energy Support Fund,” stated Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing.
“The moment to stand with Ukraine meaningfully is now, while winterisation efforts continue and there is still time to act proactively rather than reactively in response to states of emergency,” underscored Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat. “With the establishment of a strategic reserve and an optimised procurement process — under which over EUR 120 million procurement opportunities are currently available — we are continuously enhancing Fund operations to ensure that contributions are translated quickly and effectively into energy assistance on the ground.”