According to a letter seen by Reuters, the Biden administration is convening a virtual meeting with oil and gas industry executives on Thursday to discuss how the United States can support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Joe Biden in a telephone conversation with Volodymyr ZelenskyiPhoto: White House Photo / Alamy / Profimedia Images

The meeting comes as Russia tries to cut Ukraine’s energy supply and infrastructure in the run-up to winter with missile attacks.

“As you know, Ukrainian energy assets are being aggressively attacked in an attempt to take advantage of the lowest temperatures and harshest winter weather conditions. Together, we can help build Ukrainian resilience,” wrote David Turk, US Deputy Secretary of Energy, in a letter to oil and gas industry leaders.