Mathernová outlines how EU is helping Ukraine prepare for winter

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová said this in an interview with Ukrinform . “We have a whole series of interventions on energy. Our Energy preparedness package is worth close to a billion euros, and it's a combination of support to energy equipment repairs, the entire logistics and transport chain,” Mathernová said. She explained that all the equipment provided to Ukraine by most donors is delivered through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. “We support the key state-owned enterprises, whether on electricity or on gas,” the diplomat said. In addition, she said, the EU provides guarantees for loans and investments by international financial institutions aimed at developing renewable energy.