In a joint statement released on November 1, 2025, energy ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States vowed to continue supporting Ukraine's energy resilience, including financial aid and setting conditions for long-term private sector investment.
Ukraine's Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko recently said, Russia's goal is to disrupt power supplies ahead of winter.
According to reports, recent Russian airstrikes on power stations across Ukraine have resulted in widespread outages, leaving many areas struggling to keep warm as winter approaches. Several civilians have been killed, and vital power plants, including nuclear facilities, have been hit.
On Friday, Ukraine's foreign ministry also called Russia's attacks 'nuclear terrorism,' especially after hitting substations that provide backup power to nuclear plants. They stressed the attacks violate international humanitarian law and put global safety at risk.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also voiced serious concerns, warning that Ukraine's nuclear plants have been affected by power losses, increasing the risks to nuclear safety.
While Russia continues to deny targeting civilians, the conflict over energy infrastructure is intensifying, with both nations accusing each other of attacks on critical facilities.
Rania Umutoni
