Ukraine is forming a National Reserve of Mobile and Modular Power Equipment for rapid recovery after attacks, according to Deputy Prime Minister for the Recovery of Ukraine – Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksiy Kuleba.
‘We are forming a national reserve of mobile and modular energy equipment. Such solutions allow for the rapid restoration of critical infrastructure after attacks. We communicated our priority needs to the Norwegian delegation during the meeting,’ he wrote on Telegram.
Kuleba said that he discussed Ukraine’s energy security with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, in particular the construction of physical protection for energy facilities.
According to him, on Monday, Norway announced the allocation of about $400 million for Ukraine’s urgent needs this winter.
The minister also stressed that heating plants remain one of the main targets of Russian attacks.
‘During the last massive shelling alone, the enemy fired more than 20 missiles at them. Russia is trying to provoke a large-scale humanitarian crisis – we are doing everything to prevent this,’ he said.
The parties also discussed housing reconstruction.
‘The Nansen programme is key for us: in 2025, its volume reached 85 billion Norwegian kroner, which is three times more than the initial plans,’ Kuleba emphasised.
According to him, the extension of the programme until 2030 with total funding of 205 billion kroner is a clear sign of confidence in Ukraine.
‘I also expressed my gratitude for the support of the effective HOPE, RELINC and Re-Power programmes. The partnership with NEFCO is equally important – EUR 16 million in investments in energy efficiency projects,’ the minister noted.
As reported, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and discussed with him the energy situation in Ukraine, as well as the prospects for joint arms production. He thanked Norway for today’s decision to allocate a $400 million aid package to Ukraine and for its assistance since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression.
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