Canada has increased its financial contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing the total to 40.1 million euros. The funds will be used to restore energy infrastructure and ensure stable electricity supply to critical facilities damaged by Russian attacks.
The Canadian government has provided an additional 33.4 million euros, with a future contribution of 6.7 million euros also pledged. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine expressed gratitude for Canada’s continued support, which has been present since the early days of Russia’s full scale invasion. Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko stated that the financial assistance will help restore damaged energy facilities and strengthen the country’s power system.
Part of the funding will be allocated to ensuring the energy supply of critical social infrastructure, particularly in the healthcare sector, through the expansion of solar power generation. This measure aims to provide hospitals and medical facilities with reliable electricity, reducing their dependence on the central grid, which has been frequently targeted by Russian missile and drone strikes.
Canada’s Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to helping Ukraine maintain a stable energy sector. He highlighted that this assistance will replenish critical energy company reserves and ensure uninterrupted operations. He also stated that Canada’s increased contribution sends a strong signal of international solidarity in supporting Ukraine’s energy resilience.
Other international partners have also contributed to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. The Australian government recently allocated an additional six million euros, bringing its total contribution to 18 million euros. However, USAID recently cancelled a 75 million dollar grant intended for the Fund, raising questions about the future of US financial assistance to Ukraine’s energy sector.
