The Ministry of Community Development has announced a call for applications from local self-government bodies to participate in a pilot project to create a municipal fund of affordable rental housing. The project's funding involves attracting 100 million euros from the European Investment Bank and the European Commission.
The European Union has announced a new €17 million call for proposals under the Ukraine Facility to support civil society in Ukraine. The call includes five thematic areas, and civil society organizations from all over Ukraine are eligible to participate.
Naftogaz Group signed a grant investment agreement with the European Investment Bank for €127 million. The funds will be used to purchase natural gas for the heating season, compensating for losses in its own production.
The European Investment Bank has provided Ukraine with 100 million euros to strengthen economic resilience and restore municipal heating infrastructure. 70 million euros will be allocated to a loan program for businesses, and 30 million euros will be used for the repair and modernization of heating systems.
The heating season in Ukraine began on October 15 for the social sector and on October 28 for private households. The government allocated over UAH 1.5 billion to protect energy facilities and provided EUR 1.36 billion for gas procurement to prepare for winter.
Ukraine plans to raise 2 billion euros for additional gas imports. Funding will come from internal reserves and external assistance from partners.
Ukraine received 46. 1 million euros in loan funds from the European Investment Bank for four projects to support urban development. The funds were transferred to the special fund of the state budget and are intended for the reconstruction of water supply, sewerage, energy efficiency, and the purchase of public transport.
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño announced the mobilization of €250 billion by 2027 for the development of high technologies. The goal is to maintain Europe's competitiveness with China and the US and to create 1,000 European technology giants.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the heads of the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, and the EBRD in Washington. The reparational loan mechanism, the state of Ukrainian energy, and support for Ukraine were discussed.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, with a government team, the head of the NBU, and representatives of Naftogaz, is working in the USA. The delegation is participating in the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, discussing energy, sanctions, and cooperation with the USA.
Ukraine's international reserves increased by 1. 1% in September 2025, reaching USD 46,518.6 million. The growth was driven by receipts from international partners and a decrease in net foreign currency sales by the NBU.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated after 25 years of reign, transferring power to his 43-year-old son Guillaume. The coronation ceremony will take place today, after which the new Grand Duke will take the oath and meet with the public.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank for €300 million. The funds will be used to purchase imported gas to ensure the heating season.
The electrification of the 22 km long Chop-Uzhhorod Eurotrack is planned to be completed by July 2026. The EU has allocated 76 million euros for the construction of a new Eurotrack Lviv (Sknylov) – Mostyska II.
European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen announced Brussels' upcoming plan to combat the housing crisis, which will include limiting speculation in the real estate market. The plan envisages a review of state aid rules and measures regarding short-term rentals.
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced the launch of the Ukraine Phoenix Tech Fund with a volume of €50 million. The fund will provide Ukrainian technology companies with capital, strategic support, and access to an international network.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that the EU could significantly improve drone detection within a year, but creating a full-fledged network for tracking and destroying targets would take much longer. He noted that Europe needs to follow the example of the Ukrainian military, which has deployed acoustic sensors to detect unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ukrposhta risks not obtaining a banking license by the end of 2025 due to significant losses and the need for recapitalization. The company may also lose its current license for financial services.
The Ukrainian government concluded 200 agreements worth over 13 billion euros at the Recovery Conference in Rome. The funds will be directed towards strengthening air defense, restoring infrastructure, housing, medicine, and supporting IDPs.
Following the URC2025 conference, Ukraine received EUR 232. 7 million for recovery. The funds will be used for compensation for destroyed housing, restoration of cultural heritage and irrigation systems in Odesa region, as well as transport networks.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced agreements on strengthening air defense and additional investments in weapons production following the Ukraine Recovery Conference. The event also became a platform for strengthening the Defense Forces and developing weapons production.
Agreements to support Ukrainian hydropower were signed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. The European Investment Bank will provide a 200 million euro loan, while Italian and German companies will assist with infrastructure and specialist training.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to discuss the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine's defense needs. The leaders also touched upon strengthening air defense and cooperation in arms production.
The European Commission announced a new financial support package for Ukraine worth €2. 3 billion, which includes grants and loan guarantees. The funds will be directed towards supporting businesses, investments, urban reconstruction, energy security, and critical infrastructure.
Poland will invest 2. 4 billion zlotys in the state defense group PGZ to increase the production of 155-mm and 120-mm artillery shells fivefold. This will reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
The Ukrainian government has allocated over 700 million hryvnias to 35 energy projects that are critical for getting through the winter, including reconstruction in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions.
EU countries have agreed to increase the European Investment Bank's annual lending limit to €100 billion and triple financing for the defense industry. The bank also plans to invest €70 billion in technological innovation and renewable energy sources.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
The Energy Efficiency Fund will receive 18 million euros from the EU and Germany to expand programs in the residential sector. The funds will allow to resume accepting applications and reach more families throughout Ukraine.
Ukraine's international reserves amounted to $44. 5 billion as of June 1, 2025, decreasing by 4.6% due to NBU's foreign exchange interventions and government debt payments. Despite the decrease, the volume of reserves remains sufficient.
