The energy ministers of the G7 countries condemned Russian direct attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
According to them, the strikes have devastating economic, environmental and social consequences for the people of Ukraine, especially the most vulnerable.
They also confirmed that they are ready to help the country attacked by Russia to restore its damaged energy system. This follows from a statement published by the Canadian Presidency on Saturday night.
In recent years, Russian forces have regularly carried out strikes on energy facilities in Ukraine. On the night of Thursday, according to Kyiv, more than 50 missiles and 650 drones were launched, which hit the energy infrastructure and civilian objects and took the lives of two people.
In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the allies to put even more pressure on Moscow.
Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine’s natural gas infrastructure have threatened communities and human lives, weakened civilian infrastructure and energy security for the Ukrainian population, according to a statement that emerged from the G7 meeting in Toronto.
The energy ministers confirmed that they unwaveringly support Ukraine in the defense of its territorial integrity, right to existence, freedom, sovereignty and independence, as well as in its efforts to join the European Union.
We recognize the courage and perseverance of front-line energy workers who are trying to provide electricity and heat to Ukrainians this winter, and we condemn the attacks that have caused significant loss of life to energy workers performing emergency repairs, the text said.
The Group of Seven industrialized countries in the world want to continue to help Ukraine with its energy needs and the restoration of critical infrastructure.
As part of the commitments, ministers specifically promised to support its efforts to strengthen energy security through regional interconnections, secure and diversify supply chains, and cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency in the field of nuclear safety.
The reconstruction of Ukraine is a huge, yet critically important task that requires the involvement and investment of both the public and private sectors. Ukraine can serve as a model in the field of energy security and innovation, especially in building a modern and resilient energy system, the ministers added. (TASR)
