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From Kyiv to Chornobyl and beyond, one message was clear this week: Ukraine’s resilience depends not only on emergency support, but on sustained investment in the systems that keep the country running — from nuclear safety and energy security to transport, recovery and private‑sector growth. This week, an EBRD delegation led by President Odile Renaud-Basso visited Ukraine, marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and reaffirming the Bank’s long‑term partnership at a critical moment for the country, its economy and its people. At #Chornobyl, the delegation honoured the legacy of international cooperation and underlined the urgent €500 million required to restore the New Safe Confinement after last year’s Russian drone strike compromised the structure. The EBRD has supported risk management at the site since 1995 and continues to mobilise international assistance to ensure long‑term nuclear safety. In Kyiv, discussions with Ukrainian partners focused on protecting energy infrastructure ahead of the next winter, strengthening energy security, investing in critical infrastructure, and advancing reforms to support private‑sector‑led growth. Together with the EU and European Investment Bank (EIB), the EBRD is extending further support for JSC "Ukrainian Railways", while continued backing for Superhumans Center in Dnipro and Odesa — supported by the Netherlands — is helping veterans recover and rebuild their lives. The EBRD stands with Ukraine — combining immediate resilience support with long‑term investment to help rebuild the country’s strong economy. W/ EU Delegation to Ukraine EU Neighborhood & Enlargement