Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas outlined new measures by the European Union to support Ukraine, highlighting both energy assistance and continued pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict. She announced that the EU provided an additional 500 generators and €50 million for energy support, bringing the total contributions from the EU energy fund to more than €1.6 billion since the war began. Kallas said these efforts are aimed at addressing the ongoing humanitarian and infrastructure challenges caused by the war.

Kallas detailed plans to establish a task force with teams in Brussels and Kiev to better coordinate energy support. She also noted that member states may review and increase their air defense stocks to strengthen Ukraine’s security. In parallel, the EU is maintaining pressure on Russia, including blacklisting Russian entities for money laundering, a step intended to slow down and increase the cost of transactions with Russian banks. Kallas said work is also continuing on a €90 billion loan and a 20-point sanctions package, while proposals are being considered to ban Russian ex-combatants from entering the Schengen zone due to security risks.

Russia is failing on the battlefield,
so it is trying to weaponise winter.

The EU is responding with the biggest ever winter aid package. Just today, we provided an extra 500 generators and €50 million for energy support.

In parallel, we increase pressure on Russia. Today,… pic.twitter.com/jBxVxCXryT

— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) January 29, 2026

The Vice-President emphasized that EU support extends beyond energy and sanctions. She highlighted contributions to security guarantees, including military training on Ukrainian territory, defense industry assistance, and preparations for Ukraine’s eventual EU accession. Accountability remains a priority, and Kallas cited the EU’s allocation of €10 million to establish a special tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression, underlining that Russia must be held responsible for starting the war.

The statements come as the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, with ongoing humanitarian crises and widespread destruction. Since the invasion began in February 2022, the European Union has provided substantial assistance, including financial aid, energy resources, military support, and diplomatic backing for Ukraine. Kallas described Russia’s current tactics as an attempt to “weaponize winter” as its battlefield losses mount, while the EU responds with its largest winter aid package to date, including the recently announced generators and €50 million in energy funding.

Kallas’ remarks reflect the EU’s two-pronged strategy: providing immediate humanitarian and security support to Ukraine while applying sustained financial and diplomatic pressure on Russia. The emphasis on specific figures, such as the €1.6 billion in energy aid, the €50 million in new support, the 500 generators, and the €90 billion loan, underscores the scale and seriousness of the EU’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine.