Tag Archives: UKRAINE

EIB Group Allocates Over €450 Million to Fortify Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure and Boost Business Support

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has committed over €450 million to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the upcoming winter, including funding for the reconstruction of hydropower plants, electricity grid repairs, and district heating network restoration. Additionally, … Read the full press release

EIB Renovates Bucha Water Supply Facility, Enhancing Access to Clean Drinking Water

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), as part of the €340 million Ukraine Recovery Programme, has renovated Bucha’s water supply facility, providing clean drinking water to 9,000 residents. Damaged during the Russian invasion, the upgraded facility now features advanced … Read the full press release

CEB Award Recognizes Warsaw Ukrainian School’s Exceptional Efforts in Refugee Integration

(IN BRIEF) The Warsaw Ukrainian School (SzkoUA) receives the prestigious CEB Award for Social Cohesion for its outstanding efforts in integrating refugee children from Ukraine, offering a dual Ukrainian-Polish curriculum and prioritizing mental well-being through access to psychological support. Established … Read the full press release

EU and Nefco Transform University Facilities into Social Housing for IDPs in Ivano-Frankivsk

(IN BRIEF) In response to the pressing need for safe housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ivano-Frankivsk, a city in western Ukraine, the European Union and Nefco have undertaken a transformative initiative. With approximately 41,000 IDPs seeking refuge in … Read the full press release

EBRD Mobilizes Funding to Strengthen Ukraine’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) In response to recent attacks by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has pledged over €300 million in additional funding to support the country’s state-owned energy companies. This commitment, formalized through … Read the full press release

EIB and Ukraine Forge Strategic Partnership for Reconstruction and Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government of Ukraine have solidified a strategic collaboration to bolster Ukraine’s reconstruction, recovery, and integration with the EU. This partnership, marked by a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), pledges €560 million … Read the full press release

Lviv Completes Urban Mobility Upgrade with New Tram Fleet Amid War, Thanks to EIB Loan

(IN BRIEF) Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, celebrates the successful implementation of a project aimed at enhancing urban mobility, marked by the acquisition of ten low-floor trams. Financed by a €17.4 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Maintain L119 Light Guns in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence has granted BAE Systems a contract to maintain and repair gifted L119 Light Guns in Ukraine, enhancing the efficiency of frontline operations. The L119 Light Gun, a favored system among Ukrainian forces for … Read the full press release

EBRD Posts €2.1 Billion Profit in 2023 Following Record Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reported a profit of €2.1 billion for 2023, marking a significant turnaround from the €1.1 billion losses incurred in 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The bank’s … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €22 Million to Propel Farmak’s Expansion into Polish Market

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €22 million loan to Ukrainian pharmaceutical giant Farmak Group to facilitate its strategic acquisition of a Polish pharmaceutical company and to upgrade its IT systems. Farmak, a … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs Ukrgasbank with €12.5 Million Facility to Boost Ukrainian Private Sector Amidst War

(IN BRIEF) Amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €12.5 million unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to Ukrgasbank, aimed at unlocking €50 million of fresh financing for the country’s private sector. Signed … Read the full press release

EBRD Extends €50 Million Facility to Oschadbank, Boosting Ukraine’s Private Sector Amidst War

(IN BRIEF) In a bid to bolster Ukraine’s private sector amidst the ongoing conflict, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €50 million unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to Oschadbank. This initiative aims to unlock €200 million … Read the full press release

EBRD and NBU Forge Partnership to Enhance Veteran Reintegration in Financial Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bolstering human capital resilience in Ukraine by fostering greater accessibility of war veterans to the … Read the full press release

Germany Commissions Rheinmetall for Additional Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) The German government has enlisted Rheinmetall to supply an additional 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, following a mid double-digit million Euro range contract placed in March 2024. Equipped with integrated laser range finders for enhanced … Read the full press release

Estonia Contributes €10 Million to EU Fund for Ukraine’s Recovery Amidst Russian Aggression

(IN BRIEF) Estonia has pledged €10 million to the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) EU for Ukraine Fund, part of a broader initiative aimed at addressing Ukraine’s urgent needs and sustaining its economic stability. With support from multiple donors, including other … Read the full press release

CEB Approves €1.3 Billion in Loans Across Europe for Social Sector Investments

(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Sumy State University Celebrate Two-Year Partnership Milestone with Twinning Showcase and Academic Networking Event

(IN BRIEF) On the occasion of the two-year anniversary of their international partnership, the University of Liverpool and Sumy State University are hosting a Twinning Showcase and academic networking event. Coordinated by Cormack Consultancy Group and supported by various organizations … Read the full press release

EBRD Literature Prize Shortlist Reflects Diverse Voices from Across Regions

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revealed the shortlist for the prestigious EBRD Literature Prize, showcasing a diverse array of compelling works from writers across several countries and regions of the Bank’s operation. Selected by … Read the full press release

EIB Signs MoU with Ukrhydroenergo to Boost Ukraine’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) EIB President Nadia Calviño hosted Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at the EIB headquarters, marking a significant step in bolstering Ukraine’s energy security amidst ongoing challenges from the war. The meeting saw the signing of a Memorandum of … Read the full press release

EBRD First Vice President Reaffirms Support for Ukraine’s Economy Amidst War Challenges

(IN BRIEF) During his second visit to wartime Ukraine, the First Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Jürgen Rigterink, emphasized the EBRD’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine’s real economy and reform agenda. With more than … Read the full press release