📋 Tender Overview
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While Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving more than one million people without electricity and water, the European Union remains firmly at Ukraine's side to help its people endure another winter under attack. Today, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, is in Ukraine to reaffirm that Europe's support is constant, concrete and long-term — and that Ukraine's resilience remains a European priority.
Commissioner Lahbib stated:
'When a family cannot heat their home or a hospital loses power, this is not collateral damage, it is a direct attack on civilians. Russia is trying to freeze a nation into submission. It will fail. Ukraine has shown remarkable resilience. Europe will continue to stand with you to keep the lights on and hope alive'
During her visit, Commissioner Lahbib will meet with Ukrainian authorities, including Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, as well as representatives of the President's Office, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Development. Discussions will focus on strengthening humanitarian assistance and reinforcing the resilience of critical infrastructure in the country.
The Commissioner will visit key energy facilities that supply electricity to more than 500,000 people and have been heavily impacted by attacks, leaving large segments of the population exposed during the harsh winter.
Commissioner Lahbib will also visit EU-supported health and social care institutions. She will meet medical and social care staff, as well as beneficiaries, to discuss ongoing needs and the EU's continued support for health services and emergency response.
In addition, the Commissioner will visit EU-supported centres in Kyiv that offer vital services such as heating, medical assistance, and hot meals to families affected by the energy crisis.
Background
So far, the total support provided by the EU and its Member States is €193.7 billion. The EU has also offered over 157,000 tonnes of aid – this includes over 11,200 power generators, more than 7,200 transformers, 6 autotransformers, a complete thermal power plant, thousands of electrical components, and millions of energy-efficient LED. The EU deployed almost 1,000 generators in January alone from its strategic emergency reserve in face of the relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Details
Publication date
12 February 2026
Author
Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)
Related links
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Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)
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