NATO–Ukraine Council discusses Russian attacks on energy sector and Oreshnik strike

A meeting of the NATO–Ukraine Council initiated by the Ukrainian side took place on Monday 12 January, during which participants discussed Russia's large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure as well as the use of the Oreshnik medium-range intercontinental ballistic missile.

Source: Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Sybiha said that Ukraine briefed its NATO allies on Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure.

"Strengthening air defence, securing additional missiles, contributing to the PURL initiative and supporting defence production – including interceptor drones – remain urgent priorities," he stressed.

Sybiha also added that Ukraine expects "decisive action to ramp up support for Ukraine, increase pressure on Moscow, and bring a lasting peace closer".

Background:

• Earlier, Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the allocation of US$400 million in aid to Ukraine, which will be directed towards the energy sector and the functioning of the Ukrainian state.
• In late December, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) transferred €63.82 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.

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