Italy pledges fresh winter energy aid for Ukraine at G7+ meeting

Rome — Italy has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Ukraine's energy resilience ahead of the 2026–27 winter, announcing further assistance during a G7+ ministerial meeting in Paris focused on protecting the country's energy infrastructure from continued Russian attacks. 

Representing Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani by delegation, Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Massimo Dell'Utri joined the meeting by video link, alongside G7 partners and international allies coordinating support for Ukraine's electricity and heating systems. 

“The Italy will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience and nuclear safety,” Dell'Utri said, adding that Italian private companies would contribute generators, thermal stations, solar panels and protective anti drone netting for critical infrastructure. 

The meeting centred on preparations for winter, as Russian strikes on power plants, substations and civilian infrastructure continue to threaten electricity and heating supplies across Ukraine. Ministers also discussed closer coordination of international assistance through the G7+ Energy Coordination Group, of which Italy has been a member since 2022. 

According to the Farnesina, Italy has allocated €240 million to Ukraine's energy sector since the start of the war, forming part of €3.2 billion in bilateral civilian assistance. In 2026 alone, Rome has contributed €10 million through the Energy Community's Ukraine Energy Support Fund, delivered 300 boilers, and plans to provide another 150 before early 2027. 

The G7 has repeatedly identified energy security as a central pillar of its support for Ukraine. At the Évian Summit in June, leaders pledged additional measures to help the country withstand winter while rebuilding a more resilient and decentralised energy network. 

With another harsh winter approaching, Italy said it would continue working with international partners to safeguard essential services for Ukrainian communities while supporting the long term recovery of the country's energy system. 

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