The European Commission is working to secure a steady flow of energy to Ukraine, despite Russia’s attacks on large infrastructure, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit to Kyiv.

"We are working on securing a steady flow of energy through Ukraine despite Russia's attacks on large infrastructure and right now we're dispatching mobile gas turbines and solar panels. We spoke about the physical protection of power stations that are so necessary," she said.

As von der Leyen emphasized, the European Commission has developed a "winter plan" for Ukraine, which she presented yesterday in Brussels together with Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency.

The EC plan is built around three priorities. The first, as von der Leyen pointed out, is repair. The EC will help repair the damage caused by Russian strikes and will aim to restore 2.5 gigawatts of capacity this winter. The second element is continuing to connect Ukraine to the European power grid, so that 2 gigawatts of electricity can be exported to Ukraine. The third component of the plan is stabilization.

"I'm here today dear Volodymyr to tell you and to tell the people of Ukraine that the European Union is here to help you in this challenge to keep the lights on to keep your people warm as winter is just around the corner and to keep your economy going as you fight for your survival," she added.