Canada to help Kyiv repair critical gas infrastructure
Kyiv will receive aid from Canada for the repair of gas infrastructure (Illustrative photo: Flickr by Sanjin Avdicevic)
Canada has accelerated the transfer of financial aid aimed at restoring Ukraine’s energy sector to strengthen the system ahead of the winter cold and potential new attacks, according to a statement from the Canadian government.
The Canadian government has provided Ukraine with additional funding in advance to repair energy infrastructure damaged by Russian strikes.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced the decision to accelerate the payment of the final portion of a $70 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
Of this amount, $10 million was transferred ahead of schedule. The funds are intended for the repair of critical facilities and to prepare the energy system for the winter period.
Aid for the Kharkiv region
Special attention is being given to the Kharkiv region, where large-scale attacks heavily damaged gas transport infrastructure.
According to Anand, the Energy Community Secretariat has already allocated $50 million from Canada’s total contribution to purchase and supply natural gas compressors.
This equipment will help speed up restoration work and stabilize the energy supply in the region.
Support amid new attacks
“As winter descends and Russia once again targets essential civilian infrastructure, the need for energy support is urgent. In response, Canada is accelerating efforts to help restore Ukraine’s critical energy systems and support Ukrainians through the harsh months ahead,” Anand said.
Canada remains one of Ukraine’s key partners in energy security. The additional funding is intended not only to repair damaged facilities but also to strengthen the resilience of the energy sector against potential new attacks.
Canada refused to deliver repaired armored personnel carriers to Ukraine and terminated the existing contract with the contractor. Defense Minister David McGuinty reported that nearly two years ago, the Ministry of Defense had transferred 25 decommissioned vehicles to the company Armatec Survivability in Dorchester for repair and modernization.
Meanwhile, the European Union is approaching a political decision on the use of frozen Russian assets, and both the United Kingdom and Canada have confirmed their readiness for coordinated action in this direction.
