The European Union will activate a special emergency mechanism to provide Ukraine with funding amid a difficult energy situation caused by Russian strikes.

Axar.az reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the decision on his X account following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Zelensky said several Ukrainian cities and regions were facing severe disruptions to electricity, water and heating supplies, with the situation particularly difficult in Kyiv, Dnipro, Sumy, Donetsk and Kherson.

"This will make it possible to quickly provide Ukraine with funding for what is needed most right now. Our teams are already working on this," Zelensky wrote.

The leaders also discussed additional energy and humanitarian assistance ahead of winter, Ukraine’s European integration and diplomatic efforts, including the upcoming trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.