Energy resilience of Ukraine and reducing russia’s influence on the energy sector of the European Union were discussed by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans during a meeting in Kyiv.

The Head of Ukrainian Government emphasized the importance of continuing active work to support Ukraine in four areas: demilitarization of Zaporizhzhia NPP, supply of electrical equipment, possibility of importing electricity from the EU, and sanctions against russia.

“We expect that the 10th package will contain restrictions against the nuclear industry of russia, in particular rosatom. The aggressor must be punished for attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector and crimes against the environment,” Denys Shmyhal stressed.

The parties also touched upon the issues of post-war restoration of Ukraine. The Prime Minister noted that the reconstruction should be based on the principles of the Green Deal. According to Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine has a significant potential in the field of alternative energy, which will help Europe quickly abandon russian fossil resources.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine thanked the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for his initiative to launch a strategic partnership between Ukraine and the EU in the field of renewable gases, and expressed hope to sign the relevant memorandum in the near future.