Estonian state officials met with Ukrainian energy company leaders to study methods for protecting critical infrastructure against aerial attacks, as European allies seek to harden their own power systems against Russian aggression, announced Ukrenergo.
The delegation, led by Estonian Energy Minister Andres Sutt, met with Ukrenergo Chairman Vitalii Zaichenko to discuss the technicalities of dispatch control under martial law. Discussions focused on coordination between utility workers and the military, as well as the deployment of anti-drone protective systems.
“Our expertise in this area is currently the strongest in the world,” said Vitalii Zaichenko. He also emphasised that Ukraine possesses unique, hands-on experience in rapid equipment replacement and large-scale protective measures. Estonia has been a consistent donor to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, providing hundreds of tonnes of equipment and high-capacity generators since the full-scale invasion began. Minister Sutt confirmed that Estonia will integrate Ukrainian advice into its own national efforts to make its energy grid more resilient.
In addition to the Estonian mission, a Lithuanian delegation led by Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas visited Kyiv between April 23 and 26 to inspect progress on renewable energy projects. Lithuania previously allocated 5 million euros to install solar power plants and energy storage systems at 26 hospitals, schools, and kindergartens across the country. These systems have already proven vital, as one facility recently maintained critical operations during a large-scale blackout caused by a missile strike. Building on this success, Lithuanian officials and international partners are now seeking additional funding to expand the program and further reinforce Ukraine’s long-term energy recovery.