Germany to provide Ukraine with another €200m in winter aid

Germany is allocating an additional €200 million in winter aid to Ukraine, including support for electricity, heating and water supplies amid Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Source: a joint press release by the German Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the funding on 13 November.

The German government said that, with winter approaching, Ukraine urgently needs additional support to provide its population with essential supplies and maintain energy and water services amid intensified Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.

"Russia's targeted attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure lead to only one conclusion: instead of finally starting serious negotiations, Moscow believes that the winter cold is on its side. This strategy will fail because Putin continues to underestimate the resilience of Ukraine and its partners," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.

He noted that, in this acute emergency, the Federal Foreign Office is providing even more urgently needed humanitarian aid.

"We are supporting families in need, ensuring vital access to heating and drinking water, and helping maintain healthcare services. Our message is clear: we stand with Ukraine and will continue to strengthen it – for as long as it takes," the minister added.

Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan said: "Russia wants to make Ukraine uninhabitable. Putin must not achieve his goal. While the war brings cold, death and fear, we are helping to provide warmth and electricity. Our support is a sign of solidarity and a contribution to security in Europe – and it helps ensure that Ukrainians can continue to live in their country."

The funds from the BMZ crisis fund are used to finance projects in electricity, heating and water supply, as well as support for schools and kindergartens, agriculture and disaster response.

Background:

• Denmark is to provide an additional €20 million in grant funding to support Ukraine's energy sector.
• In late October, the Norwegian government announced that it will allocate 500 million kroner (€48 million) in energy support for Ukraine ahead of winter.

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