Ukraine needs help this winter, says UN goodwill ambassador and actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Updated: 2 November 2026 - 13:25 GMT+1

As Ukraine braces for another tough winter, the United Nations is seeking to raise awareness of the dire conditions facing millions of Ukrainians left without electricity for hours and no heating. UN goodwill ambassador and acclaimed actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau spoke to Euronews Europe Editor Maria Tadeo from Ukraine, calling for more assistance to help the country keep the lights on. He also discusses his work as a goodwill ambassador for the UN, saying the institution needs reform but still matters.