Italy has allocated 13 million euros
to the Support Fund for Ukraine's Energy on the instructions of
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, the Farnesina said Tuesday.
"At a time when attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are
intensifying," the ministry said in a statement, "this decision
represents a significant step in efforts to restore energy
systems damaged by the conflict. Italy's contribution, one of
the most significant by a single country, will help stabilize
electricity supplies for millions of Ukrainians affected by the
war, in this difficult period.
"With this contribution, Italy confirms its continued support
for the resilience of Ukraine's energy sector, also in view of
the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine to be held in
Rome next July.
"Italy's commitment to contribute to the Fund comes at a crucial
time, when attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure continue.
"The contribution also recognizes the Fund's ability to easily
procure the equipment that the country desperately needs to
restore energy supplies."
During 2024, even before the latest wave of attacks, Ukraine's
energy sector had suffered significant damage.
"Italy's donation is a testament to global solidarity and
highlights the Fund's undisputed importance in providing timely
and effective assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector," the
statement concluded.
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