The agreement concerns the development of infrastructure facilities at the state's western borders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has established a Ukrainian delegation to negotiate a financial agreement titled "Infrastructure of the Western Border of Ukraine" with the European Investment Bank. The group is led by First Deputy Minister for Restoration, Infrastructure, and Transport Serhii Derkach. This was reported by Glavcom, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
According to the executive order No. 121/2026-rp signed on October 19, 2026, the delegation consists of 12 representatives from relevant government bodies. These include Deputy Minister of Finance Olha Zykova, Deputy Head of the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development Ivan Lukeria, as well as officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Economy and Environment.
Details of the negotiation process
The President has approved directives for the negotiation participants, though these documents are classified as “for official use only.” Meanwhile, the head of the delegation, Serhii Derkach, has been granted the authority to adjust the composition of the group in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
By a separate order, the head of state authorized the Minister for Restoration, Infrastructure, and Transport Mykola Kalashnyk to sign the financial agreement with the European Investment Bank on behalf of Ukraine.
Scope of financing
The released official documents do not contain specific information regarding the volume of financial resources or a detailed list of facilities that may receive funding under the future project. The limits and parameters of the investment program remain a subject of further consultations.
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