After Russians kills at least 9, strike energy infrastructure, Ukrainian Foreign Minister says Moscow lacks pressure to end the war
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on partners on X to find additional support for Ukraine’s energy sector, which Russia is targeting ahead of winter, and to increase pressure on Moscow to give it a reason to want the war to end.
Sybiha stated that instead of engaging in diplomatic efforts, Russia once again launched strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and ordinary homes, killing civilians and leaving many settlements without power again.
“I reiterate my appeal to all partners, entities, and international organizations to mobilize additional energy support for Ukraine ahead of winter and prevent a humanitarian crisis in the middle of Europe,” the foreign minister appealed.
He noted that Ukraine needs larger volumes of energy resources and funds, generators, equipment for repairing damaged energy facilities, and additional air defense systems.
“These are very urgent needs, and we will be very grateful for every new aid package,” Sybiha emphasized.
He also remarked that the nighttime attack on October 22, 2025, is further proof that Russia does not feel enough pressure to truly seek an end to the war.
“It is time to abandon wishful thinking and demonstrate strength. New strong sanctions. New decisions regarding frozen assets. New strengthening for Ukraine’s air defense and long-range capabilities,” Sybiha wrote.
By way of background, Russians killed at least seven people, including two children, during intense Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine.
Hours earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his plans for an imminent summit in Budapest with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin had been shelved, as he did not want a “wasted meeting.” The Kremlin has rejected calls for a ceasefire along the current front lines made by Trump and European leaders. Donald Trump also didn’t impose harsh sanctions against Russia as he announced earlier.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks proved Moscow had not come under enough pressure for its continued war.
Ukraine urges the international community to unite to restore global security under the UN Charter and strengthen sanctions against Russia to enforce compliance with international law. Following Russia’s initial invasion in 2014, Ukraine has pursued the liberation of its territories within its internationally recognized 1991 borders while developing comprehensive reintegration strategies and policies for all liberated areas.
Previously, Bohdan Bernatskyy, a member of the Sanctions Policy Working Group of the Crimean Platform Expert Network, revealed at the Third Parliamentary Summit in Latvia that over 1,300 Russian military companies and 2 million industrial workers continue to operate, many without international restrictions.
Earlier, BBC’s Russia editor Vitaly Shevchenko pointed out that Russia has continued to make billions from fossil fuel exports to the West, data shows, helping to finance its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now in its fourth year.
Since the start of that invasion in February 2022, Russia has made more than three times as much money by exporting hydrocarbons as Ukraine has received in aid allocated by its allies.
Despite the sanctions imposed on Russia, as of September 28, 2025, Russia had made more than €963bn in revenue from fossil fuel exports since the start of the full-scale invasion, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
