At the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, Vice President Kamala Harris announced over $1.5 billion in aid to support Ukraine’s energy sector and address humanitarian needs created by Russia’s ongoing attack. The aid includes $500 million in new funding for energy assistance and the redirecting of $324 million for emergency energy infrastructure repair. Additionally, $379 million in humanitarian assistance will be provided for food, health, shelter, and sanitation services. Harris highlighted that the support will help Ukraine respond to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure while enhancing its energy resilience and expanding its energy system. The $1.5 billion aid package is part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense and humanitarian efforts. Harris met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the summit and delivered an address at the plenary session, as President Biden was unable to attend due to prior commitments. Russia was not invited to the summit, but Ukraine has indicated the possibility of inviting a Moscow representative to a future peace summit.
