Oleksii Sobolev and the EBRD discuss key cooperation priorities and new large-scale privatization projects
20.11.2025 | 14:30 | Section for Public and Mass Media Relations
On 18 November, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev met with representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by President Odile Renaud-Basso.
During the meeting, the parties discussed joint projects and presented the EBRD with a portfolio of large-scale privatization assets – from sanctioned assets to state-owned banks. The current proposal includes the creation of a single mechanism for preparing and selling assets in groups, jointly with international advisors. This approach would accelerate preparation processes and increase the appeal of such projects for major international partners.
Special attention was given to public–private partnerships (PPP). Ukraine is now systemically launching a new wave of concession projects, with the Government forming a five-year project pipeline. These include major initiatives in the port sector and the social sphere, with the first pilot project – a hospital in Zhytomyr – already prepared for tender.
“The EBRD is one of Ukraine’s key partners and investors, and our joint work focuses on areas where coordinated positions and decisive next steps are essential. Priority areas include corporate governance in state-owned enterprises, privatization and PPP development, as well as cooperation under the Ukraine Investment Framework. We appreciate our partners’ constructive dialogue and consistent engagement across all areas,” – noted Minister Oleksii Sobolev.
The Minister emphasized that cooperation under the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) is a strategic priority. The Government is working to accelerate procedures so that Ukrainian businesses can access the financing tools and guarantees the programme provides. The parties also discussed preparation of new EBRD-supported projects under the Project Preparation Facility.
The Ministry also sees the EBRD as a key partner in implementing the Industrial Ramstein initiative. The sides agreed to explore mechanisms for supplying industrial equipment to Ukrainian enterprises under EU guarantees.
Another topic of discussion was corporate governance in state-owned energy companies, including the situation around Energoatom. Oleksii Sobolev stressed that the Government is working in close coordination with partners to restore confidence in the company’s governance processes. The formation of a new supervisory board is expected soon, and a list of candidates has already been prepared along with an updated approach to nominating state representatives.
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