Slovakia’s government distances from Ukraine—but its citizens send warmth in €1 million donations instead
In under two weeks, nearly 19,000 Slovaks fund generators and charging stations for Ukraine’s hardest-hit regions.
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Cold classrooms force Ukraine to extend winter break, shift to distance learning amid energy crisis
Schools may be closed or online until February as blackouts and heating failures continue.
Ukraine’s jam-proof drones have one weakness: icy weather
High tech is not immune to mankind's oldest enemy
Kyiv’s apartment pipes burst after Russian strike, hundreds of civilians to be left without heating entire winter
Zelenskyy: Russia preparing another massive strike to "exploit the cold" in coming days.
Ukraine to fortify 100 energy sites by winter as Russian drone strikes intensify
The initiative follows months of systematic Russian attacks that destroyed over half of Ukraine's pre-war energy capacity.
Russia shifts to “scorched earth” energy attacks as Ukraine braces for winter
Rolling blackouts have returned across Ukraine as Russia intensifies pre-winter energy infrastructure attacks.
Rolling blackouts return to Ukraine as Russia renews winter energy targeting campaign
Rolling outages and power limits hit regions nationwide as Ukraine’s energy system faces continued Russian strikes.
Zelenskyy warns Ukraine may need emergency electricity imports after “one or two” Russian terror strikes
Kyiv is counting on Europe’s financial lifeline to withstand the coming blackout campaign.
From Druzhkivka to Sloviansk, Moscow’s bombardments on 58 gas pipelines left families in Donetsk Oblast without heat
Repair teams race against frost and missiles to reconnect frontline towns while Ukraine’s energy system reels from strikes that wiped out 60% of domestic gas output.
Russia destroys 60% of Ukraine’s gas production weeks before winter heating season
Recent strikes force Kyiv to spend €1.9 billion on emergency imports to heat millions of homes.
Finland donates winter gear to Ukrainian Armed Forces and prepares new aid package
''Finland is one of Ukraine's strongest supporters, and we have no plans to change that,'' Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated.
Russia poised for “massive attack” on Ukraine as winter approaches, official warns
Russia has amassed significant missile stockpiles and prepared its strategic aviation forces for a potential large-scale winter assault on Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official warned today.
Estonian PM: EU must help Ukraine to survive upcoming winter as Russian prepares attacks on power systems
Estonia commits to providing Ukraine with long-term financial aid as the country braces for another winter of Russian attacks on its energy grid, with Prime Minister Mihal calling for Europe’s urgent support to bridge the widening gap between Ukraine’s energy supply and demand.
Nordic-Baltic countries to provide Ukraine with joint energy package before winter
The support aims to alleviate the suffering caused by Russia’s attacks by contributing to basic needs such as heating and clean water during the cold winter months.
Ukrainian PM Shmyhal: Ukraine needs support as it prepares for harsh winter amid Russian attacks on critical infrastructure
rime Minister Denys Shmyhal outlines Ukraine’s priorities ahead of the 2024-2025 winter, focusing on energy restoration, water supply for southern regions, and protection of key infrastructure.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Putin is accountable for war, not Ukraine that fights for its freedom
In a new statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned attempts to blame Ukraine for the war instigated by Russia.
“Ukraine is fighting with its hands tied,” MEP Loiseau criticizes Western hesitation on military aid in Strasbourg
During a Strasbourg debate, MEP Nathalie Loiseau condemned Western restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles, calling for unrestricted military aid and permission for Ukraine to strike back at Russian forces
UK Foreign Minister calls for increased support to Ukraine as winter fighting looms
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has stressed the need to provide Ukraine with weapons to secure victory against Russia as "a pivotal winter of fighting" approaches.
EU allocates €35 million to Ukraine and €5 million to Ukrainians in Moldova for winter support
The EU will use these funds to repair buildings, ensure electricity and heating in Ukraine, and provide shelter and essential services for vulnerable refugees in Moldova.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 603: Allies pledge support to Ukraine as winter approaches
As winter approaches, Ukraine's allies have reiterated their commitment to providing military and humanitarian aid. This comes as Russia steps up attacks on civilian infrastructure, trying to freeze Ukrainians into submission.