“Planning something in Ukraine is challenging, but it is possible to achieve more if we find the right agreements,” noted Arvid Turkner, Managing Director of the EBRD for Ukraine and Moldova, as reported by Bloomberg. “Infrastructure and energy security are two key priorities, followed by the private sector and resilience in food security.”
The London-based bank invested a record amount last year—nearly €2.4 billion in Ukraine—after increasing its capital by €4 billion. The EBRD has directed its financial resources towards developing decentralized small-scale generating capacities to ensure continuous energy supply for individuals and businesses.
In 2024, the EBRD also provided loans to state-owned companies in Ukraine, particularly the railway sector, but more than 50% of its investments last year were directed towards the private sector, Turkner noted. This proportion is expected to remain roughly the same in 2025, as the bank sees strong potential in agriculture, which is a central industry for the Ukrainian economy.