The fourth meeting of the G7+ Energy Coordination Group for Ukraine, also known as the “Energy Ramstein,” took place in Gdańsk, Poland.
“At least EUR 375 million for the restoration of energy infrastructure and new contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund,” First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced, summarizing the outcomes of the G7+ energy meeting in Gdańsk.
According to him, international partners announced additional assistance for Ukraine’s energy sector, including:
- United States — USD 175 million;
- Sweden — EUR 137 million;
- Norway — EUR 77 million;
- Estonia — EUR 2.125 million;
- Iceland — EUR 550,000;
- Lithuania — EUR 4 million.
The meeting featured remarks by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier, representing the current G7 Presidency, and Poland’s Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka.
Representatives of G7+ countries and international organizations also expressed their support, including Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Norway, Estonia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, Latvia, Sweden, the Slovak Republic, as well as the European Investment Bank (EIB), UNDP, the World Bank, and the Energy Community Secretariat.
In total, representatives of 20 countries, the European Union, and six international organizations participated in the discussions.
During the meeting, Denys Shmyhal stressed that Ukraine’s energy sector has been under continuous attack for the fourth consecutive year. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, more than 6,000 attacks have targeted Ukraine’s energy system.
“Our priorities for 2026–2027 are aimed at ensuring both the resilience of the energy system during wartime and its full integration into the European energy space. These priorities include protecting energy infrastructure, restoring damaged generation capacity, developing distributed generation, injecting gas into underground storage facilities, and expanding cross-border interconnectors,” he stated.
In 2026 alone, partners have contributed more than EUR 317 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. However, the total volume of currently unfunded needs already exceeds EUR 650 million. The largest share — EUR 295 million — is required for the restoration and repair of damaged energy facilities. Approximately EUR 192 million is needed for the development of distributed generation, while nearly EUR 148 million is required to build emergency reserves and procure critical equipment.
Denys Shmyhal expressed his gratitude to the European Commission, EU Member States, and all partners supporting the recovery of Ukraine’s energy sector. He also thanked the countries that are willing to provide — and are already providing — equipment from decommissioned thermal power plants, including Lithuania, Germany, Latvia, Slovakia, Austria, Croatia, and the Netherlands.
For her part, Marta Kos reaffirmed the EU’s continued support for Ukraine’s energy sector, which remains the target of deliberate Russian attacks. She announced that during the conference in Gdańsk, Ukraine would receive the first EUR 3.5 billion tranche from a broader EUR 90 billion support package. These funds will help Ukraine prepare for the next winter season. She also underscored the importance of continuing Ukraine’s EU integration reforms and commended the country’s progress in implementing measures aimed at integrating with European energy markets.
Nicolas Forissier likewise emphasized the readiness of G7 countries to continue supporting Ukraine’s preparations for the coming winter, including through the mechanisms of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
Miłosz Motyka stressed that continued support for Ukraine by European partners remains essential for regional stability and the overall energy security of the European Union.
Denys Shmyhal thanked every country, international organization, and company standing with Ukraine: “This support helps restore energy infrastructure, protect critical facilities, and ensure reliable electricity supply for millions of Ukrainians. Together, we are strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience. Light will prevail!” he concluded.
