The Netherlands plans to allocate EUR 26.5 million to support Ukraine’s recovery and development in 2027

Mykola Kalashnyk, Minister for Recovery, Infrastructure, and Transport of Ukraine, met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ukraine, Roelof van Ees. The parties discussed infrastructure recovery, strengthening community resilience, and ensuring the stable operation of the transport sector.

During the meeting, the Dutch side confirmed the continuation of the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) program for 2027, with a planned budget of EUR 26.5 million. The parties agreed to explore ways to utilize these funds for joint Ukrainian-Dutch projects focused on infrastructure recovery and development.

"Our priority is to ensure the stable operation of infrastructure that people rely on every day—this includes uninterrupted water and heat supply, backup power, and reliable transport connections. We are working with our Dutch partners on specific projects that will help communities restore damaged facilities and strengthen their resilience against threats," stated Mykola Kalashnyk.

Particular attention was paid to Kyiv’s needs regarding pumping equipment, generators, and energy storage systems. The discussion also covered the potential involvement of Dutch manufacturers in projects involving temporary bridge crossings.

Another area of discussion focused on cooperation between the ports of Odesa and Rotterdam. Given the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure, such cooperation is vital for maintaining the operation of international logistics routes. The Ukrainian side also invited the Netherlands to join the Transport Support Fund for Ukraine.

Mykola Kalashnyk expressed gratitude to the Government and people of the Netherlands for their consistent support of Ukraine. Following the meeting, the parties will continue to develop joint infrastructure projects and explore potential financing options.