Estonia will contribute two million euros to support the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system, the country’s Ministry of Climate announced on December 23. The funding will be directed through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to restore energy infrastructure and maintain security of supply.
Since 2022, Russian attacks have repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, damaging power plants, substations, and other critical facilities. The strikes have strained the electricity system, making it harder to maintain reliable power across the country. Disruptions to energy supply regularly affect homes, hospitals, water systems, and other essential services.
"Energy is a matter of survival"
“Estonia’s support for Ukraine is consistent and long-term. For Ukraine, energy is not merely an economic sector, but a matter of survival. Every restored substation, every functioning generator means a warm home, an operating hospital, and a functioning society,” said Estonian Minister of Energy and the Environment Andres Sutt.
Assistance from the Energy Fund covers urgent needs including spare parts, generators, fuel, and emergency repairs.
Estonia among Ukraine's most consistent backers
Estonia has previously contributed 620,000 euros to the Fund since 2023 and has also supplied generators, transformers, and other critical equipment.
The country has been among Ukraine's most outspoken supporters since 2022, committing to provide 0.25% of its GDP annually in military aid and calling for increased European support for Ukraine's energy sector.
According to Sutt, the country aims to encourage further contributions from other nations, emphasizing that supporting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is “a shared responsibility for all of us - it is about defending freedom and democracy.”
Altogether, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has received 1.65 billion euros in contributions from governments and corporations.
Fourth wartime winter under attack
By November 2025, every major Ukrainian thermal and hydroelectric power plant had sustained damage from Russian strikes, according to Ukraine's Energy Ministry. The systematic bombing campaign has left generation capacity severely limited, with cities across Ukraine facing regular blackouts.
Russia launched another massive assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on December 22-23, using over 650 drones and 30 missiles to target power facilities across 13 oblasts during the Christmas period.
