Germany Pledges €100 Mln to Ukraine for Winter Aid

Germany has announced an additional €100 million ($111 million) in aid for Ukraine this winter, as revealed by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during her visit to Moldova on Tuesday.

This pledge comes ahead of a ministerial conference in Moldova, where Baerbock warned of Russia’s renewed plans to wage a "winter war" against Ukraine.

Ukraine faces increasing challenges as winter approaches, particularly in maintaining its energy infrastructure.

Last June, Kyiv called for more air defense systems to protect and repair vital infrastructure in preparation for the harsh winter months, when energy demand peaks due to freezing temperatures.

Ukraine's Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, previously stated that the country is bracing for one of the most difficult winters in its history.

Kyiv has sought assistance from neighboring countries, including Poland, Slovakia, and Romania, to help address its power shortages.

Russian attacks on power plants and transformers across Ukraine have severely impacted the country’s energy grid, with 70% of its electricity capacity lost so far.

According to earlier reports by the Financial Times, Ukraine has lost half of its power stations, reducing electricity production from 55 to just 20 gigawatts.

The Russian Defense Ministry has claimed that its forces are targeting energy infrastructure and facilities in Ukraine that serve military purposes.