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Inside the 800 Billion Dollar Ukraine Recovery Plan: What’s at Stake
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The United States and the European Union are preparing a comprehensive ten-year Prosperity Plan aimed at rebuilding Ukraine after the war with Russia, Politico reported on January 23.
The plan, detailed in an 18-page confidential document dated January 22, outlines a pathway to Ukraine’s economic recovery and accelerated EU membership.
The document, circulated to EU member states ahead of a summit in Brussels, lays out a financial strategy extending through 2040, including an immediate 100-day operational launch.
According to Politico, central to the plan is a commitment to mobilize up to 800 billion dollars in public and private investments—including 500 billion dollars pledged by the EU, US, and international financial institutions such as the IMF and World Bank over the next decade.
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Additionally, the EU plans to allocate another 100 billion dollars in direct budget support and investment guarantees through its next seven-year budget starting in 2028. This funding is expected to leverage another 207 billion dollars in investments.
The US will establish a dedicated US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund to support critical sectors including minerals, infrastructure, energy, and technology. However, a specific amount has not yet been disclosed.
The prosperity plan is dependent on a ceasefire, which remains elusive. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager and a pro-bono advisor to Ukraine’s recovery effort, has stressed the difficulty of attracting private capital while the war continues.
“If you’re managing a pension fund, you’re responsible to your clients. It’s nearly impossible to invest in a war zone,” said BlackRock Vice Chairman Philipp Hildebrand during the World Economic Forum in Davos. “This will need to be phased in over time.”
The plan forms part of a 20-point peace framework that the US is seeking to negotiate between Kyiv and Moscow. A trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the US is scheduled in Abu Dhabi on January 26–27.
Rather than acting solely as a donor, the plan envisions the US as a strategic economic partner and a “credibility anchor” for Ukraine’s recovery. It calls for direct involvement by American companies and experts on the ground, with Washington playing a leading role in mobilizing private capital.
Politico also reports that BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has taken part in Ukraine-related discussions alongside Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, indicating strong private sector interest in Ukraine’s future recovery.
Earlier, it was reported that the European Union has allocated its first $10 million toward the establishment of a Special Tribunal aimed at prosecuting Russian leadership for crimes related to the full-scale war against Ukraine.
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