Germany will allocate an additional 200 million euros to support Ukraine during the winter period. The funds will be directed to ensuring electricity, heat, and water supply, humanitarian aid, and support for social infrastructure.
This was reported on November 13 in a joint statement by the German Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Budget Committee of the Bundestag approved the allocation of additional funding.
According to the German government, part of the funds will be used to ensure stable operation of electricity, heating, and water supply systems. Funding is also provided for schools and kindergartens, agriculture, and civil protection measures.
A separate support area is humanitarian aid to the population. The German Federal Foreign Office will focus primarily on supporting residents of front-line areas, internally displaced persons, and Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries, particularly in Moldova.
In addition, Berlin will finance the preparation of Ukrainian cities for winter, with special attention to water supply, sanitation systems, and accessibility of medical services.
The German government explained the decision by the intensification of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy, water, and transport infrastructure. Due to damage to critical infrastructure facilities, the population regularly faces interruptions in electricity and water supply.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Berlin will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian families, including ensuring access to heating, drinking water, and medical care.
Development Minister Rym Alabali-Radovan emphasized that the assistance should support vital services and allow Ukrainians to remain in their homes even amid Russian attacks.
The German government announced its intention to provide additional funds in the near future. At the same time, the exact schedule for funding and distribution of the 200 million euros among individual programs is not provided in the official statement.
Based on materials from: German Federal Foreign Office
