Defense and energy packages for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia are the main results of diplomacy before the fourth anniversary of the start of the full-scale Russian invasion
Since Russia does not stop trying to destroy Ukraine's energy system, it is important to start preparing for next winter right now. "We discussed this today, and I consider it one of the biggest decisions, which is very important for us," the Head of State said the day before. Ursula von der Leyen also announced a new energy plan: Repair, Rebuild, Restart. It will provide for a package of 920 million euros to stabilize Ukraine's energy system.
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, signed on behalf of the European Parliament an agreement on providing Ukraine with a loan of EUR 90 billion. It is important that this financial support works for Ukraine as soon as possible and as efficiently as possible. The partners allocated new support packages to Ukraine: Sweden – a package of military aid worth more than 1. 5 billion dollars. Norway - 1. 2 billion dollars. for the joint production of drones.
Denmark – an additional 510 million euros for military support to Ukraine in 2026 and 120 million euros for humanitarian and energy aid. Finland - 20 million euros for humanitarian aid and 52 generators. Lithuania - 30 missiles for MANPADS, the Joint Statement of Intentions regarding co-production of defense products on the territory of Lithuania was adopted. Financing of the first projects will amount to at least 100 million euros under the SAFE program. Estonia – EUR 11 million for PURL.
Latvia - EUR 10 million for PURL. Iceland - 200,000 euros for energy equipment. In general, the leaders of the Northern European and Baltic countries at the NB8 summit in Kyiv said that this year the amount of defense aid to Ukraine will amount to almost 12. 5 billion euros, including contributions to the PURL program. Great Britain - 20 million pounds to support the Ukrainian energy system; £5.
7 million in humanitarian aid for communities near the front line and IDPs; £30 million to support the resilience of Ukrainian society and bring perpetrators to justice for war crimes. Canada - 2 billion Canadian dollars in military aid, 400 armored vehicles and 20 million Canadian dollars. to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine. New Zealand - 4. 8 million dollars. of the USA for humanitarian aid and to the Trust Fund for the Support, Restoration, Reconstruction and Reform of Ukraine.
Croatia – EUR 1. 5 million to the Ukraine Support Fund, energy equipment worth EUR 500,000 and robotic demining machines worth EUR 1. 5 million. Ukraine's partners also announced new sanctions packages against Russia: Great Britain - the largest package of sanctions since 2022, in particular against Russia's oil and gas revenues and the shadow fleet. Australia – sanctions against 180 legal entities and individuals, as well as vessels of the shadow fleet of the Russian Federation.
In addition, Australia reduced the maximum price for Russian oil to 44. 1 dollars. US per barrel. Canada – sanctions against 21 individuals, 53 organizations and 100 ships of the Russian shadow fleet. Canada also lowers the price ceiling for Russian oil to $44. 1. US per barrel. New Zealand - the 34th package of sanctions against individuals, companies and vessels associated with the support of Russian aggression. New Zealand also reduced the maximum price for Russian oil to 44. 1 dollars. US per barrel.
On the day of the fourth anniversary of the beginning of full-scale Russian aggression, the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "Supporting stable peace in Ukraine" introduced by Ukraine. 107 countries voted for it. “The General Assembly passed our resolution in support of lasting peace with clear calls for a complete ceasefire and the return of our people. These are the right and necessary steps.
And we will continue to actively work together with our partners to achieve peace," wrote Volodymyr Zelenskyi on the social network H. The leaders of the Group of Seven countries in a joint statement confirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in protecting its territorial integrity, freedom, sovereignty and independence. They also support the commitment within the Coalition of those willing to provide security guarantees to Ukraine.