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Reconstruction is not only about rebuilding what was destroyed — it is about creating a stronger, more modern and competitive Ukraine.
Maintenance work on bridges, overpasses, and tunnels is underway on state highways. Currently, work is being carried out at 33 sites in various regions of Ukraine.
More than 70% of road maintenance work on front-line roads involves repairing deformations and patching potholes. More than 672,000 m² of pavement has already been restored at 59 sites.
Ukraine is introducing mandatory digital verification of construction projects for compliance with accessibility requirements. An accessibility checklist will be integrated into the Unified Electronic System for State Construction Supervision (EDESSB).
French companies are interested in participating in Ukraine’s recovery in the areas of energy, infrastructure, water supply, construction, and digitalization.
As part of the PREPARE project, preparations have begun for the expansion of the M-15 Odesa–Reni highway. The project covers more than 300 km of road and includes the development of a feasibility study, an environmental impact assessment, and an investment justification.
The government has allocated an additional 3 billion hryvnia for the repair of state highways. The priority is international and national routes, logistics routes, and roads in frontline regions.
In 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia plans to repair more than 1,000 km of tracks throughout Ukraine. The work will cover key logistics, transit, and frontline routes.
Ukraine and Spain discussed priorities for cooperation in the agricultural sector — ranging from support for producers near the front lines and irrigation to agricultural processing, logistics, demining, and alignment with EU standards.
The World Bank, the Government of Ukraine, the European Commission, and the United Nations have estimated Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction needs at $588 billion. The private sector could potentially provide about 40% of the funding.
