2024-02-12 19:07:19
Restoration work began on Friday on the damaged tunnel between the Demiivska and Teremky metro stations on Demiivska Square in kyiv. Kirill Chubotin/Ukrinform/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect
DECRYPTION – Despite the risks, foreign companies are positioning themselves. Emmanuel Macron has already appointed a “special envoy” responsible for “aid for reconstruction in Ukraine”.
As the second anniversary of the Russian invasion – February 24 – approaches and the idea of a long war takes hold, Ukraine is mobilizing like never before on its reconstruction. “It will not be possible to rebuild the country with our budget alone or even with international aid,” Rostyslav Shurma, the number two in the Ukrainian presidential administration, declared at the end of January at the Davos Forum in front of business leaders and European and American envoys. “We need private capital,” he added. Volodymyr Zelensky’s advisor claims to be “in discussions with around a hundred companies” international.
The mobilization of French companies at the bedside of Ukraine is well on the agenda of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the country. A time mentioned for this week (also read page 10), this trip is now planned “by the end of the month”, indicates the Élysée. The presidential visit should be an opportunity to advance projects involving…
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