Ukraine is considering the possibility of importing electricity from European Union countries to partially compensate for the consequences of new Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint press conference with the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell.
This is reported by Kyiv24
“We expect problems with electricity. Due to the last two attacks, it may be necessary to import electricity (from the EU); we always utilize this option during the winter, and this possibility is open to us,” emphasized Zelensky.
Need for Gas Imports Increases Due to Russian Strikes
The President also stressed that due to Russian attacks on gas infrastructure, Ukraine needs to increase its gas imports. According to him, Ukraine already has preliminary estimates regarding the volumes of necessary fuel and is considering purchasing from partners in Norway, EU countries, and the Middle East. However, the key issue remains finding sufficient financial resources for such purchases.
EU Evaluates Ways to Assist Ukraine During the Heating Season
Kaia Kallas, head of European diplomacy, noted that the European Union is working on assessing Ukraine’s needs for the restoration and protection of critical infrastructure. She emphasized that a top priority is to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities, as this will help preserve vital facilities without destruction. European experts are preparing recommendations for measures to ensure that Ukrainians have heat and water during the winter period, and this work is nearing completion.
It is worth noting that on the night of October 10, Russian troops launched a massive combined strike on the territory of Ukraine, using 32 missiles and 465 drones of various types. As reported by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, this was one of the largest strikes on energy infrastructure, with most missiles being ballistic, and the damage to energy facilities was significant. Emergency power outages had to be implemented in nine regions of the country.
Since the beginning of the full-scale aggression, Russia has systematically attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with the first massive strikes recorded in October 2022. Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warned of the possibility of further intensification of Russian attacks ahead of the 2025 heating season to complicate access for Ukrainians to energy resources.
In recent weeks, Russian military forces have intensified shelling of energy and gas facilities that provide heating to the population during the cold period. According to the Ministry of Energy, since March 2025, Russian forces have carried out over 2900 attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.