Sweden strengthens Ukraine’s energy supply ahead of winter
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Last winter, Ukraine’s electrical grid and power plants were intensively attacked by Russia. Ukraine must now make extensive efforts to ensure the energy supply for the coming winter. The Swedish Government has therefore approved a new support package for Ukraine worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion to support the country’s energy sector in 2026. It is expected to contribute to preparation through repairs, installation of new energy production, material support and enhanced nuclear safety.
“Ukraine’s energy sector is a target of Russia’s war. Repeated attacks by Russia on the electricity grid and power plants are an attempt to break down Ukraine’s resilience. Last winter was particularly harsh, with extensive attacks that left millions of people without electricity, heating or water. To have a realistic chance of making the necessary preparations before the cold weather returns, Ukraine needs more support now. That’s why the Swedish Government has approved additional support to Ukraine’s energy sector as early as June,” says Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa.
The new support package worth roughly SEK 1.5 billion for 2026 comprises SEK 1.37 billion for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, SEK 100 million for the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency (MCF) and SEK 20 million for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The support to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, channelled through Sida, will address Ukraine’s most urgent energy needs. These include repairs and the installation of new energy production. MCF will be allocated support to provide staff, transport, procurement of material and other necessities requested by Ukraine. The material support may encompass energy equipment such as generators and batteries. Support to the IAEA will help enhance nuclear security and security protection at Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. Funding for the support will come from the development assistance budget.
Sweden’s support to Ukraine
This new support package worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion means that Sweden’s support to Ukraine – since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 – amounts to a total of roughly SEK 155 billion, of which SEK 27 billion is civilian support.
Support to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is particularly prioritised within the civilian support to the country. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Sweden has provided approximately SEK 6.7 billion for Ukraine’s energy sector, including this new support package.
Press contact
Press Secretary to Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa
Phone (switchboard) +46 8 405 10 00
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