On Monday, a meeting of the EU Council on energy issues took place in Brussels, during which the energy ministers of member states exchanged views with representatives from Ukraine and Moldova. The meeting served as yet another platform to discuss strategic support for the energy sectors of Ukraine and Moldova amid ongoing challenges, particularly due to the aggression of the Russian Federation.
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EU Confirms Unconditional Support for Ukraine and Moldova
Following the meeting, European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen and the Minister of Energy of Cyprus, Michael Damianou, emphasized the high level of solidarity with Ukraine and Moldova. Special attention was given to the protection of energy infrastructure, which regularly suffers attacks from Russia. EU representatives firmly condemned these attacks, highlighting that support for Ukraine and Moldova remains one of the main priorities of the Cypriot presidency in the EU.
“We had an important exchange of views with the ministers from Ukraine and Moldova. We strongly condemned the strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and reiterated our firm support for Ukraine and Moldova, which is a common priority of the Cypriot presidency in the EU,” said Damianou.
Energy Security and Oil Supply Issues
During the meeting, participants also discussed the issue of halting oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia. Commissioner Jørgensen noted that the damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline was caused by Russian aggression; however, there is currently no direct threat to fuel supply security in Europe. He emphasized that further support for Ukraine’s energy sector is critically important for the overall security of the continent.
Additionally, the statement by Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto was mentioned, in which he expressed the opinion that during military actions in the Persian Gulf region, Europe should consider the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian oil, following the example of the United States, and begin negotiations with Russia.