Agreement on the establishment of the Ukraine Transport Support Fund signed in Stockholm
On 16–17 February 2026, the Fourth High-Level Dialogue on Transport in Ukraine took place in Stockholm. The Dialogue brought together representatives from more than 20 countries and international organisations, including Ministers of Transport and Infrastructure.
The event was organised by the Government of Sweden jointly with the International Transport Forum (ITF) within the framework of the Common Interest Group for Ukraine (CIG4U).
The key outcome of the Dialogue was the signing of the Agreement establishing the Ukraine Transport Support Fund (UTSF). The Agreement was signed by Ukraine, Sweden, Lithuania, and Canada. The Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, also took part in the Dialogue.
Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, Oleksii Kuleba joined the signing ceremony.
“Transport infrastructure is deliberately targeted by the aggressor. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the railway alone has been attacked more than 4,700 times. Overall, tens of thousands of attacks on transport infrastructure facilities have been recorded. russia is systematically trying to paralyse transport, just as it attacks energy, water, and heating systems. This is deliberate terror against civilian logistics and people. Yet, despite the attacks, transport does not stop. That is why it is essential to create conditions that enable us to rapidly implement recovery and development projects in the transport sector. I am grateful to our partners from Sweden, Lithuania, Canada, and the International Transport Forum for their readiness to establish such a mechanism through a dedicated Fund,” said Oleksii Kuleba.
The Ukrainian delegation in Stockholm was led by Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development, Serhii Derkach. Svitlana Zalishchuk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Sweden, also participated in the Dialogue.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed hope that the Agreement would allow for the expansion of the Fund’s membership during the International Transport Forum Summit in Leipzig and at this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference.
As part of the main programme of the Dialogue, Deputy Minister Serhii Derkach presented Ukraine’s experience in maintaining transport operations under wartime conditions and constant attacks.
“Ukraine is compelled to ensure the functioning of transport amid daily shelling, drone attacks, and increased pressure on alternative logistics routes. Our key lesson is that resilience is built on rapid decisions, digitalisation, coordination across all levels of government, and partnership with the international community. The launch of the Ukraine Transport Support Fund is a practical instrument which, we hope, will allow us to respond swiftly to the sector’s needs and implement concrete recovery projects,” Serhii Derkach emphasised.
In addition, a ministerial roundtable was held, during which the Deputy Minister presented project proposals for support and financing. Discussions focused on opportunities to mobilise international assistance for the recovery of Ukraine’s transport sector.
During the Dialogue, five additional countries joined the signing of the Joint Declaration in support of Ukraine and its transport sector: Denmark, Germany, Norway, Estonia, and the United Kingdom. The Declaration endorses the decision to launch the respective Fund.
During the event, the Ukrainian delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with international partners to strengthen coordination of assistance and expand cooperation.
Background information
According to the RDNA4 assessment, direct damage to Ukraine’s transport sector amounts to USD 36 billion, economic losses reach USD 46 billion, and total recovery needs over the next decade are estimated at USD 77 billion.