The US and its partners continue to support the reconstruction of the Ukrainian energy industry as  winter looms; the import of electricity will cost Ukraine more than $1B.

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said that USAID purchased 18 autotransformers for the Ukrainian power grid. The US is also supporting Ukraine’s intention to resume the construction of additional nuclear power reactors in the medium term. “The US is supporting us in the completion of…