Sergii Koretskyi speaks with European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib

Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi has spoken with European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib.

"We discussed practical steps following the conversation between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Their aim is to provide additional, tangible support to residents of the capital and other major cities, where Russia is using daily attacks in an attempt to destroy critical infrastructure," the Head of Government said.

First, energy. Ukraine is asking its partners to help supply additional generators, building-level units for apartment blocks, and standalone power sources for households. With prolonged outages, backup power is now vital for people.

Second, public transport. The sides considered the possibility of receiving additional buses. They don't depend on the power grid, so they will help keep service running in our cities even during blackouts.

Sergii Koretskyi noted that additional diesel fuel needs have been calculated for these first two areas.

Third, shelters. In the first phase, Ukraine plans to install 1,200 mobile shelters: 200 in Kyiv and the rest in major frontline cities. Ukraine would be grateful for partners' help in funding this project.

Fourth, bridges. Existing crossings need to be reinforced and new ones built.

The conversation also covered the railway situation, logistics, and countering Russian attacks.

"We agreed to work through each area together, define specific parameters, and prepare draft solutions. We have scheduled another call for tomorrow," the Prime Minister of Ukraine said. "I thank Commissioner Hadja Lahbib for her deep understanding of the situation and her readiness to help. We greatly value the consistent support of the European Union and our partners."