Archive · 29 Jan 2026
EU Warns of Ukraine Humanitarian Catastrophe
The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, warned that Ukraine is facing a big problem this winter.
Russia has been attacking Ukraine's power and heating systems, making it very cold for people there.
The EU is trying to help by giving money for emergency aid and energy support.
Sweden's foreign minister suggested more ways to put pressure on Russia, like stopping ships that carry energy and banning certain imports and exports.
Estonia's foreign minister wants to stop Russians who have fought in Ukraine from getting visas to travel to Europe.
The EU has already put many sanctions on Russia and plans to add more.
EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warns of a 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Ukraine due to Russian strikes on power and heating infrastructure.
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy systems, causing widespread power outages and extreme cold.
The EU is mobilizing 200 million euros for emergency humanitarian aid and energy funding for Ukraine.
Sweden's foreign minister proposes a full maritime ban on Russian energy vessels and bans on fertiliser imports and luxury goods exports to Russia.
Estonia's foreign minister calls for a coordinated EU visa ban on Russians who have fought in Ukraine.
- Who
- EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, Sweden's foreign minister Maria Stenergard, Estonia's foreign minister Margus Tsahkna
- What
- Warning of a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine due to Russian strikes on power and heating infrastructure
- When
- Thursday, with upcoming sanctions for the fourth anniversary of the invasion next month
- Where
- Brussels, EU meeting
- Why
- To highlight the suffering of Ukrainians and propose additional measures to pressure Russia
- EU Top Diplomat
- Kaja Kallas
- EU Emergency Aid
- 200 million euros ($240 million)
- Sweden's Foreign Minister
- Maria Stenergard
- Estonia's Foreign Minister
- Margus Tsahkna
- EU Sanctions on Russia
- 19 rounds since 2022 invasion
- Proposed Maritime Ban
- Full services ban on Russian energy vessels
- Proposed Fertiliser Ban
- Ban on fertiliser imports from Russia
- Proposed Luxury Goods Ban
- Prohibition on exporting luxury goods to Russia