The United Kingdom will provide £13 million (over $17 million) to help restore Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and support Ukrainians most affected by Russian strikes on energy facilities, according to the UK government website.
“UK announces new support to make vital repairs to Ukraine’s energy sector in the face of Russian bombardment, alongside reallocating humanitarian support for those most impacted by the loss of power, heating, and water this winter,” the press release stated.
In addition, the UK announced its intention to ban companies providing services and insurance for ships transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), building on recent sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil.
“This action will significantly reduce Russian exports of LNG and directly cut off access to the UK’s world-leading maritime services. The ban will be phased in over 2026 in lockstep with our European partners,” the statement said.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, commenting on the government’s decision, emphasized that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is trying to plunge Ukraine into darkness and cold ahead of winter.
“Ukraine’s security is our security and that’s why here at the G7, we are standing together as the closest of partners to drive forward support for Ukraine and overcome the challenges the world is facing today,” she said.
