European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kiev on Friday, she announced in Brussels on Thursday.
The commission chair wants to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about helping Ukraine’s energy supply before the winter season, she said.
“Now that temperatures are falling, the European Union is ready to step up its support for Ukraine. We are preparing for winter together,” von der Leyen told reporters.
The EU will provide Ukraine with an additional €160 million ($178 million) to restore damaged energy infrastructure, expand renewable energy and finance reception centres, von der Leyen said.