The United States plans to provide $550 million in energy security assistance to Ukraine and Moldova – #United #States #plans #provide #million #energy #security #assistance #Ukraine #Moldova
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Feb 24 (Reuters) – The United States faces Russian attacks of Ukraine 250 million on Friday to strengthen power infrastructure dollarsand 300 million to Moldova dollars, plans to announce aid, in part to help Chisinau get off the grid. Dependence on Russia.
of the assistance described in draft documents seen by Reuters USA It is expected to be announced by Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power on the anniversary of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers from both sides perished and millions of people left their homes.
In what he called a “special operation” to demilitarize and “azify” his neighbor, he failed to win a quick victory. Russia of Ukraine repeatedly attacked the energy infrastructure. .
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“United States Govt Russia amid relentless and brutal attacks by its forces on critical infrastructure Ukraine remains committed to helping its government maintain the stability and operation of its electricity system,” says one of the draft documents describing $250 million in aid to Ukraine.
According to the second draft of the document, 80 million for the payment of high electricity prices for the 300 million dollars given to Moldova dollars budget support includes $135 million for electricity generation projects and $85 million to improve access to alternative energy sources.
“This aid to Moldova (Russia President Vladimir) will help address immediate needs arising from Putin’s war, while also contributing to long-term energy stability and Europe will be built towards stronger mutual relations”, – says the second document.
In the West Ukraine Moldova, a former Soviet republic with a population of 2.5 million, is one of the poorest countries in Europe and has traditionally been heavily dependent on Russian gas.
The money is for broader spending passed by Congress last year law included in the project Ukraine 45 intended for billion is from dollar money. USACongress is given 15 days to review planned spending after the administration’s notification.
Report by Arshad Mohammad; Supplement by Daphne Psaledakis and Patricia Zengerle report; Edited by William Mallard
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2023-02-24 14:31:45
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