Russia, Venezuela and Trump’s oil push: the EU's awkward G20 energy summit
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.
Finland has approved a second-largest defense package for Ukraine, amounting to €290 million, as the war against Russia enters its fifth winter. The country's President approved the aid on September 15 following a government recommendation. Finland is withholding specifics about the package's contents, delivery, and schedule due to operational security and safe transportation concerns.
This marks the 34th defense package Finland has sent to Ukraine since the invasion began, with the total value of Finnish equipment delivered to Ukraine now totaling about €3.6 billion. Finland's Defense Minister, Antti Häkkänen, stated that aid allocations are based solely on Ukraine's needs, incorporating both available military stock and new purchases.
The timing of this package is critical as Ukraine prepares for another harsh winter, during which Russia has historically intensified attacks on the nation's energy systems and critical infrastructure to heighten pressure on civilians. Ukrainian officials and European partners are also warning that Russia may continue or escalate its assaults during the coming winter.
The package includes equipment procured from Finnish defense industries, aiding both Ukraine and Finland's domestic defense capabilities.
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