Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha offered Ukraine\u2019s assistance to several countries affected by major blackouts to help overcome the energy crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported this on Telegram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the instruction of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sybiha offered Ukraine\u2019s support to Spain, Portugal, and France in addressing the energy crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I have just contacted my colleagues from Spain, Portugal, and France to offer Ukraine\u2019s assistance following today\u2019s power outages in Europe,”
Sybiha said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasized that Ukraine has extensive experience in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our diplomats in the respective countries have already contacted their governments and are awaiting a list of specific actions that can be taken. We will remain in close contact with our partners for further coordination,” the Foreign Minister added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier, Ukraine\u2019s Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko also stated that Ukraine was ready to provide assistance to Spain and Portugal in dealing with the consequences of the massive power outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To recall, around 12:30 PM local time, the entire Iberian Peninsula \u2014 Spain, Portugal, and parts of France \u2014 experienced a major blackout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The emergency disrupted all spheres of life \u2014 transactions could only be made in cash, traffic lights in cities went dark, and trains and subways came to a halt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Portugal\u2019s grid operator, the blackout was caused by a “rare atmospheric phenomenon.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
European Council President Ant\u00f3nio Costa stated that there were “no signs of a cyberattack” in the European blackout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n