Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky said the coalition’s first meeting will take place soon in a video format.
- The Netherlands announced a €25 million energy package during the Dutch foreign minister’s visit to Kyiv.
- Germany’s economy ministry said total German contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund will reach €450 million.
- Ukraine warned it may need external financing to pay for electricity imports despite its connection to the European grid after repeated strikes on infrastructure.
- Zelensky reported talks with leaders in Germany and Italy on purchasing additional power‑generation equipment, while Ukraine and the Netherlands advanced joint drone production and steps to establish a war‑crimes tribunal office.