The White House entrusted the government with programs to support the Ukrainian energy sector, which were carried out by the USAID agency. This organization fell out of favor after the Donald Trump administration came to power.
What led to such a decision and how the power system can stand – in the material of RBC-Ukraine.
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Povna zupinki additional help
How can the energy system stand without USAID support?
What changed the US decision
Povna zupinka additional help
Shortly after the clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, which began at the White House on the 28th, the American broadcaster NBC News reported that the US Department of State is monitoring the programs of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) To further assist Ukraine in the energy sector. One of two representatives of the agency commented for the sake of appearance by saying: “This essentially supports the administration’s ability to negotiate about starting the fire and is a signal for Russia that we are not worried about Ukraine and ours.” “no investment.”
This representative, without naming himself, added that Russia was waging an economic war against Ukraine and the USAID agency played a central role in ensuring the stability of the Ukrainian economy and strengthening the energy system. “We have given a lot of help to overcome the macroeconomic crisis,” he said.
Offended by USAID representatives, who commented on the situation, they said that the agency’s exit from Ukraine would deprive its energy system of the spill against the backdrop of Russian attacks from the start. The State Duma also launched a program to support the financial sector of Ukraine, relying on those who did not ignore the White House, where USAID's remaining dollars were spent.
How can the energy system stand without USAID support?
Of course, the USAID agency’s programs for the security of the robotic energy system of Ukraine were important. This organization financed and provided expert support to a program called the “Energy Security Project”. Within the framework of this program, NEC “Ukrenergo” (operator of the main power supply), oblenergos, companies, etc. To generate electricity, a large number of public utilities were in need of necessary equipment, which made it possible to replace the destroyed, damaged mines and to go through the difficult winters of the advanced military rocks.
According to energy nutrition expert Gennady Ryabtsev, today the work of the American agency is beginning to be successfully replaced by assistance from the European Union. After Trump’s first decisions and the increase in USAID work in Ukraine, our government has received support to the ends of Europe. The Secretariat of the Energy Cooperation (an international organization that develops comprehensive legislation in the field of energy for the countries of the EU and other neighboring countries) recently confirmed having announced that he had taken advantage of the suppliers of energy supply for the needs of Ukraine.
“Less than that, the Secretariat issued a clear clarification, in which it confirmed that it had taken advantage of the contractor through which the implementation of the Energy Security Project was carried out,” explained the expert, adding that she Let’s talk about those possessions that took place in the hands of the United States.
In this way, the European Union will continue to support the energy system of Ukraine, regardless of the position of the White House. “What the Europeans could have taken on themselves, they took away,” said Gennady Ryabtsev, commentator for RBC-Ukraine.
Additional confirmation of support from the EU side was a statement to the Office of the Vice-Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine on the 23rd. This statement indicated that at the beginning of a large-scale invasion, to strengthen the energy security of our country, the EU provided funding in the amount of 2 billion euros. Okremo shipped over 8,850 power generators and over 3,600 transformers to Ukraine.
“As early as the spring of 2024, 160 million euros were allocated for the renovation of power plants, equipment supplies, etc.,” according to the government officials’ statement.
Gennady Ryabtsev added that many private companies have already entered into contracts for the supply of energy supplies to Ukraine, and these contracts will be concluded regardless of political factors.
Prote, according to the expert, the possible risk of depletion of supplies to Ukraine for anti-drug and missile defense systems raises alarm.
“In terms of ensuring energy security, I have no great fears. There will be no fatal consequences. I am much more concerned about the possibility of applying the power supply for anti-missile complexes defense,” said Gennady Ryabtsev, adding that the growth of the energy sector and the economy as a whole means the level of protection from attacks by Russian missiles and drones.
What changed the US decision
On September 20, 2025, on the first day of his term in office, US President Donald Trump signed a decree suspending the work of the USAID agency for 90 days. The decision-makers were also tasked with reviewing all programs of grant (non-cost) assistance provided by the agency. Zokrema, the decision was made by USAID robots in Ukraine.
On September 26, the Ukrainian USAID office announced that it had ordered the State Department to slow down funding for projects. On Monday, Reuters reported that the Trump administration had released as many as 60 top USAID officers.
In a speech on September 29, President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed the EU to carry out a reconciliation with the European Union to replace the assistance that was withdrawn from the American agency, and to finance key projects from domestic sources. resources.
3 fierce billionaire Elon Musk, who has embraced the new creations of the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE), declared that USAID is “an evil organization, it’s time for it to die.” On the same day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he had begun dismissing the USAID director. 5 fiercely stated that the agency's activities may promote US interests, and not be beneficial.
On November 11, Politico reported that after the US withdrew from many humanitarian projects around the world, China began to promote its assistance to other countries, expanding its political influx.
Apparently, on the 28th of February at the White House, at the hour of the visit and meeting of Zelensky with Donald Trump, and US Vice President J.D. Vance became a super girl. The American side spoke about the “unrest” of Ukraine and the need for economic relations with Russia. Zelensky said that in 2019, households were already in place before the fire and exchange of prisoners with Volodymyr Putin, but they were destroyed.
After the superstorm, Trump instructed his supporters to inform Zelensky that there would be no further negotiations. Zelensky left Bily Dim. In an interview with Fox News, he said that Ukraine has always valued US support.