During the 2025 Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, Ukraine was actively represented at the highest level, focusing on financial support, investments, and geopolitical challenges.
In particular, ahead of the Spring Meetings, Ukraine engaged in dialogue with American businesses. Meetings were held with representatives of U.S. companies that are already operating or planning to invest in Ukraine, including: AGCO Corp, Baker Hughes, Bank of America, Bayer, Bechtel, Boeing, Chemours, Dow, GE Vernova, Harman International, Jacobs, John Deere, Logistics Plus, Northrop Grumman, Parsons, PepsiCo, Venture Global, and Westinghouse Electric. Just last year, nearly 100 new American companies entered the Ukrainian market, and the share of international businesses with investment plans reached 70%.
"“Many of the companies present are not only interested in supporting Ukraine’s post-war recovery but are already actively investing in the Ukrainian economy, extending and launching new projects in Ukraine... More than 600 American companies are currently operating in Ukraine,” noted Oksana Markarova, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States.
The Ukrainian delegation at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank, which discussed Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026 and investment attraction, was led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. According to Shmyhal, funding for 2025 is already secured, and Ukraine aimed to attract additional resources for reconstruction and infrastructure development during the meetings.
“Special attention is given to financing recovery efforts, confiscating frozen Russian assets, and attracting investments. We are working to strengthen Ukraine’s financial stability,” Shmyhal emphasized.
As part of the official Spring Meetings program, several sessions were dedicated to Ukraine, including discussions on recovery, financial stability, and investment opportunities. Meetings were also held with representatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to discuss support for Ukraine. According to World Bank estimates, Ukraine’s recovery needs exceed $500 billion — covering everything from housing and infrastructure to the agricultural sector. The EIB has already provided Ukraine with €2.2 billion in emergency and recovery assistance. Additionally, in cooperation with the European Commission, another €2 billion in funding is planned under the Ukraine Facility instrument.
Furthermore, during these sessions, signed three new agreements totaling €300 million to support the restoration and repair of critical infrastructure and municipal services in Ukraine. Under the "Stand Up For Ukraine" initiative, the EIB mobilized resources to support internally displaced persons and refugees, underscoring its solidarity with Ukraine.
Author: Inna Mikhno