“Don’t rescue Putin in Ukraine,” Steve Forbes warns Trump
Steve Forbes suggests Ukraine's reconstruction via frozen Russian assets and military bases but also proposes that Ukraine cede land to Russia.
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Ukraine expands demining job opportunities for veterans and disabled
Four Ukrainians who were injured by explosive devices have found employment with The HALO Trust, where they use satellite and drone data analysis to locate mined areas, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Poland to request access to secret annexes of Zelenskyy’s “Victory Plan”
Polish Deputy FM Bartoszewski argues Poland should access them, citing Warsaw's crucial military aid and future role in Ukraine's reconstruction.
Ukraine to receive $23.6 million in Norwegian investments through Norfund
The initiative aims to reduce risks for investing companies, support reconstruction efforts
Switzerland to provide Ukraine with about $ 1.7 bn for reconstruction projects over four years
A major Swiss financial aid program for Ukraine will include dedicated funding for humanitarian demining and support for mine-affected communities.
G7 and allies pledge support for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Over 30 countries and the EU adopted a Joint Declaration on supporting Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction during a G7+ meeting in New York.
Norman Foster Foundation invites architects worldwide to rebuild Kharkiv
Russian missile strikes in March 2022 devastated Kharkiv's Regional Administration building and the Freedom Square, symbols of Ukraine's second-largest city.
More private investment needed for Ukraine’s “enormous” reconstruction effort, top EU official warns
Ukraine faces significant obstacles in attracting private investment for reconstruction, including power outages and security concerns, according to a European business leader.
Lessons from Aceh: how Ukraine can avoid reconstruction pitfalls
The Ukrainian government and civil society are already developing information systems to monitor rebuilding efforts. But when it comes to implementing them, it is instructive to consider recent large-scale reconstruction programs, which hold important lessons for how to use digital tools effectively and efficiently.
AP: G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions in Russia’s frozen assets
The agreement was reached in Italy on 13 June.
Ukraine, Germany sign declaration to strengthen bilateral cooperation for Ukraine’s post-war recovery
A new agreement between Ukraine and Germany aims to facilitate Ukraine's reconstruction through financial and institutional support.
Biden, Macron agree on using frozen Russian asset profits to aid Ukraine
Group of Seven nations (G7) and the European Union (EU) are considering using profits from almost $300 billion frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with a substantial up-front loan, estimated at $2.6-$3.7 billion annually, and secure its financing through 2025.
Reuters: US eyes profits from frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine urgent aid
The U.S. and its G7 allies are advancing discussions on tapping into profits from frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with urgently needed funds, a senior US Treasury official said.
Reuters: G7 officials discuss options to expedite financial aid for Ukraine amid future funding uncertainties
Amid mounting uncertainties surrounding Ukraine's financial future, a proposal by the United States to harness future interest earned on frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine is gaining momentum among the Group of Seven nations.
Denmark allocates new funding for renewable energy infrastructure in Ukraine, strengthening green initiatives
On 23 April, Ukraine and Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at fostering long-term cooperation and facilitating the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Rebuilding what Russia destroyed during two years would take at least five years – Ukraine MP
"In 2023 alone, we received 98,000 claims for damaged housing, with 52,000 of those already processed and 5 billion hryvnias (135 million USD) distributed in compensation," Shuliak stated.
US to launch reconstruction partnership for Ukraine in June 2024
On 6 March, the US Department of State and the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)…
Bloomberg: $ 1 trillion race to rebuild Ukraine gains momentum
Ukraine's reconstruction could be more than five times larger than the Marshall Plan, but the ongoing war and Russian occupation present significant challenges.
Lithuania to allocate over $ 5 mn to rebuild destroyed schools and kindergartens in Ukraine
Over 3,500 educational institutions suffered damage due to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Deputy Minister of Education Yevhen Kudriavets says $14 billion is needed to restore educational infrastructure across the country.
Ukraine, Japan sign 56 documents on reconstruction, business cooperation
Except for the agreements in cooperation in education, technology, and ecology, one of the signed documents includes a convention to avoid double taxation, which Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal described as "extremely important for Japanese businesses planning new projects in Ukraine."