In a dramatic escalation of international support, Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche arrived in Ukraine on Friday, as the country reels from a series of devastating Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.
With the war now entering its fourth brutal winter, Moscow has intensified strikes targeting Ukraine’s electricity and heating networks. Deadly drone and missile attacks this week plunged cities into darkness, leaving millions vulnerable as temperatures drop.
“Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine’s energy supply, substantially endangering electricity and heating in winter,” Reiche said. She described the assaults as deliberate attacks by Vladimir Putin against civilians.
The minister’s three-day visit will focus on repairing damaged energy infrastructure and exploring new ways Germany can provide concrete support. Talks are also expected to strengthen defence cooperation, as Germany remains Kyiv’s second-largest military backer after the United States.
Reiche praised Ukraine as an “impressively resilient country,” adding that Germany could learn much from Kyiv’s wartime experiences.
Across Europe, officials are increasingly on alert, reporting a surge in drone sightings over airports and critical sites, which Germany suspects are linked to Russian operations.
Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to London to meet key allies, where Britain’s prime minister is expected to push Europe for more long-range missile support, raising the stakes in the ongoing conflict.
With winter approaching and energy grids under relentless attack, Ukraine’s fight for survival—and Europe’s response—is entering a critical, high-stakes phase.
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