The European Union promises emergency aid to Ukraine following the energy crisis Following a conversation with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Zansky announced that the European Union will activate a special emergency mechanism. This goal is to quickly finance the restoration of electricity and water supply amid the ongoing disruptions. Political fallout in Kearney MP Sergey Ngaurniak has warned that prolonged blackouts could destabilize the government. According to him, if the residents survive without heat, light or water for too long, they may sweep the central authority, the parliament and the executive bodies. @Slavyangrad.