The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to increase its annual investment in Ukraine to €2.5–3bn as part of a five-year strategy to support the country’s economy during wartime and reconstruction, reported Ukraine Business News.
Ukraine remains a strategic priority for the lender, which has already committed €22.6bn across 658 projects since the start of its partnership, including around €8bn invested since the war began in 2022. The EBRD currently manages 15 public sector projects in Ukraine worth a combined €3bn.
The bank deployed a record €2.4bn in Ukraine in 2024 and has invested €7.6bn since the invasion began. For 2025, it has pledged at least €1.56bn, with the possibility of expanding that figure to €3bn per year once the war ends, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Investment priorities include the energy sector, transport and logistics infrastructure, food security, and private sector resilience. The bank is also focusing on human capital development through job creation and training initiatives.
The EBRD previously committed to deploy up to €3bn during 2022–2023, a target it has already met. With intensified Russian attacks on infrastructure and persistent economic challenges, Ukraine relies heavily on multilateral support to sustain its economy and prepare for long-term reconstruction.
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