The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is planning to enhance its support for Ukraine's state oil and gas company, Naftogaz, after Russian air strikes targeted the energy infrastructure. These coordinated attacks forced Ukraine to temporarily halt operations at several major gas facilities earlier this month.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy highlighted the potential need for $2 billion in gas imports from Europe, the U.S., and Azerbaijan to counter the energy crisis this winter. EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso confirmed the bank's commitment to stepping up support by utilizing its revolving credit line to facilitate Naftogaz's upfront gas purchases.

The EBRD has already provided Naftogaz with 1.67 billion euros, including investments and grants, and plans f

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