Ministry for Communities and Territories Development invites diplomats from six European countries to visit Dnipro

Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Maryna Denysiuk made a working trip to Dnipropetrovsk region together with a delegation from the Political Committee of the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU) and the newly appointed Ambassador of the UK to Ukraine Neil Crompton, Ambassador of Finland to Ukraine Tarja Fernández, Ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine Félix Baumann, Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Martin Åberg, and Deputy Head of Mission of the Estonian Embassy in Ukraine Vahur Soosaar.

Dnipro plays a key role in the recovery of the eastern regions, coordinating the work of frontline communities, evacuation measures, and support for critical services amid constant shelling.

An important part of the visit was meetings with the leadership of the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regional military administrations and community leaders. The main focus was on getting through the heating season, ensuring stable heat and water supply, rapid recovery after attacks, and strengthening community resilience.

This format of direct communication allows international partners to clearly understand the local context and adapt their support programs to the real needs of communities. The issue of Ukraine's territorial integrity is fundamental and indisputable. Ukrainians are staying at home and continuing to work, rebuild, and develop their cities — this was emphasized by community representatives at the meetings.

In the second phase of the PFRU Program, nine major strategic projects are currently being implemented to strengthen the country's resilience and support the communities most affected by russian aggression. This includes maintaining the resilience of 48 frontline communities, supplying vehicles and specialized equipment, providing assistance during the heating season, including the purchase of generators, heating systems, and charging stations, restoring critical infrastructure, and more. The PFRU is also involved in advocating for the return of deported children (Bring Kids Back UA), cultural restoration, and education in frontline communities.

In Dnipro, the development of accessible urban space is continuing as part of the Ministry's flagship project, “Movement Without Barriers.” Maryna Denysiuk inspected the process of equipping a barrier-free route in Dnipro, one of the project's 15 pilot cities. Its total length is over 6 km, of which work has already been completed on approximately 2 km of the pedestrian network.

Barrier-free routes will connect the railway station, medical and educational institutions, as well as the Dnipro City Council. Also, by the end of the year, a low-floor tram will be delivered to the city as part of a public transport project with the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Read more on the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development website.