Ukraine convenes "energy Ramstein" to mobilize global aid - Sybiha

Due to the critical situation in the energy system caused by russian shelling and abnormal frosts, Ukraine is initiating an urgent meeting of the coordination group in the format of "energy Ramstein".

This was announced by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Facebook, Ukrainian News Agency reports.

According to the head of the Foreign Ministry, the decision to convene partners was made at the highest level.

"On the instructions of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, together with the Ministry of Energy, we are convening an "energy Ramstein", at which we expect to receive additional contributions and specific obligations from allies," he wrote.

The diplomatic corps is working in several key areas, primarily focusing on attracting resources through the European Energy Community to replenish the specialized Support Fund and operational procurement of equipment.

"We are activating all international mechanisms. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The Energy Charter. Other international organizations," the minister stressed.

In parallel, foreign diplomatic institutions have received a clear mandate to mobilize donors for direct assistance to the most affected communities, providing them with generators and other critical energy equipment.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the government is introducing emergency measures in the energy sector.