Ukraine convenes "Energy Ramstein" meeting – Ukrainian foreign minister

15 January, 21:51
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has announced that, on the instructions of Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Ukraine is convening "Energy Ramstein" together with the Ministry of Energy.

Source: Sybiha on Facebook

Details: At the meeting, Kyiv expects to receive additional contributions and specific commitments from its allies to support the energy sector.

Sybiha said that Ukraine also awaits new bilateral energy aid packages from its partners in the near future. "There will be news on this matter tomorrow," he added.

Background:

  • Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said that all oblast military administrations and the Kyiv City Military Administration had been ordered to reduce electricity consumption within 24 hours.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed the Ukrainian government to adopt all necessary decisions immediately to simplify and increase electricity imports by both state-owned companies and the private sector.