On October 16, 2024, Robert Kirchner from Berlin Economics participated in the panel discussion “Resilient Against Cold and Darkness: Strengthening Ukraine’s Energy System Against Russian Attacks” at the international Ukraine conference “What Kind of Peace? Ukraine and Us” organized by Center for Liberal Modernity.

Other panelists included Inna Sovsun (Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine), Volker Oel (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany), and Anna Ackermann (International Institute for Sustainable Development). The panel discussed urgent steps required to enhance Ukraine’s energy security in the face of continued military aggression.

Moderated by Daria Malling, participants explored how European integration can strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience as winter approaches. With about half of Ukraine’s electricity generation capacity either destroyed or occupied, immediate action is essential to ensure reliable energy supplies during the harsh winter months.

We thank Center for Liberal Modernity for organizing this vital discussion and all the participants.