The EU and Over 30 Countries Adopt Declaration on Ukraine's Reconstruction

A meeting in the G7+Ukraine format took place in New York, where over 30 countries and the European Union adopted a Joint Declaration supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, as reported by the official website of the President of Ukraine on the night of September 26.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that this joint commitment would aid in Ukraine’s recovery and include the coordination of efforts through the Ukrainian Donor Platform.

"This reflects our shared outlook on life — we protect people, and we ensure they have the opportunity to live. It is entirely fitting that those who are helping us endure now will be the first, alongside Ukraine, to benefit from large-scale reconstruction," Zelenskyy said.

"I am determined to ensure that Ukraine has what it needs to win and fight for its survival. Tomorrow, I will announce several actions to accelerate support for Ukrainian forces," said US President Joe Biden.

He further stated that the allies would assist Ukraine in transitioning from economic resilience to economic renewal. Additionally, frozen Russian assets will be used to finance the country’s recovery.

Zelenskyy expressed confidence that this collective commitment will drive Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts. The declaration emphasizes coordinated efforts through the Ukrainian Donor Platform, with tangible support expected to arrive this year.

Key points of the declaration:

• Comprehensive support for Ukraine’s recovery as it moves toward EU membership.

• Coordination of aid through the Ukrainian Donor Platform.

• Additional financial support by the end of the year, totaling approximately $50 billion, funded by revenues from frozen Russian assets, with a portion allocated to defense.

The signatories committed to ensuring that Russia fails in its objectives and that Ukraine emerges from the war with an economy resilient to Kremlin threats.

At the signing ceremony, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also delivered speeches.