“The situation is challenging due to Russia’s massive attacks on critical energy infrastructure, but the system’s stability is being maintained. We are working to restore the energy system’s operation as quickly as possible, using new technologies and innovative solutions,” said Svitlana Grynchuk in an interview with the Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail during the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Summit in Toronto.

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On the sidelines of the G7 Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk held a meeting with senior executives of leading Canadian energy and construction companies, energy equipment manufacturers, market operators, industry associations, and financial institutions.

At the G7 Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, a dedicated session was held focusing on Ukraine’s energy security. Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk outlined the key challenges faced by the energy sector as a result of Russia’s ongoing strikes.

“Attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure threaten not only Ukraine but also global energy security. It is therefore essential to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor, which continues to disregard international law and, in particular, nuclear safety,” emphasized Svitlana Grynchuk.

Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk held a series of bilateral meetings with international partners on the sidelines of the G7 Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto. The discussions focused on new technologies and resources needed to ensure a stable and successful heating season in Ukraine.

Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk took part in the G7 Energy Ministers’ Summit in Toronto. As a result of the meeting, for the first time ever, the G7 Energy Ministers issued a joint statement dedicated specifically to Ukraine’s energy security.

“This document declares their unwavering support for Ukraine, their readiness to further contribute to strengthening our energy security, and their recognition of the large-scale negative impact of Russia’s aggression on the global energy security situation,” emphasized Svitlana Grynchuk.

This assistance is part of a broader CAD $70 million (nearly UAH 300 million) support package.

The announcement was made by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson during a joint briefing on the sidelines of the G7 Energy Ministers’ Summit, which was also attended by Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Grynchuk.

Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Grynchuk took part in the G7 Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, where she discussed with international partners the priority areas of assistance for Ukraine’s energy sector.

Key topics included supplying additional equipment for rapid restoration after Russian attacks and securing financing for gas imports. The parties also considered options for mobile energy and heating systems to strengthen resilience ahead of winter.

On the sidelines of the G7 Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Grynchuk joined her counterparts for thematic sessions focused on nuclear energy development, diversification of critical minerals supply chains, and digitalization of the energy sector.

Svitlana Grynchuk emphasized that, despite the ongoing war, Ukraine has strong potential in the critical minerals market and is ready to be an active participant in global supply chains.

Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Grynchuk met with Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), on the sidelines of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Canada.

Russian attacks have damaged substations essential for Ukraine’s nuclear safety. As a result, the South Ukraine and Khmelnytskyi nuclear power plants lost access to one of their external power lines, while the Rivne NPP temporarily reduced the output of two units at the request of the power system operator.