UKRAINE, Nov. 12 — Estonia will provide an additional €6.5 million to help Ukraine prepare for winter, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, said.

Russia continues to attack Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, including its transport systems. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, over 600 locomotives have been destroyed, and the railway infrastructure remains one of the main targets, Tsahkna said.

“Keeping Ukraine connected and mobile is essential to sustaining its resilience and keep the economy moving,” he added. 

According to Tsahkna, in cooperation with Estonian railway companies, Estonia will allocate €4.5 million to deliver locomotives to Ukraine.

The Estonian government will also contribute €2 million to the World Bank Group’s SPUR 2.0 program, helping maintain public services during Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.

In late October, Tsahkna reported a new €10 million donation to the PURL program for weapon purchases for Ukraine.

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