Ukraine Rebuilding Costs Hit $588B as Iulia Sviridenko Seeks Aid

The World Bank, the UN, and the EU estimate that rebuilding Ukraine will cost $588B over the next decade following intensified Russian strikes on infrastructure.Ukrainian Prime Minister Iulia Sviridenko stated that these costs are triple the national GDP, with direct damage to the energy sector reaching $195B.While Viktor Orbán continues to block a €90B aid package, EU leaders emphasize that private investment must play a major role in the recovery.EU Commissioner Marta Kos noted that the private sector could cover 40% of costs if key reforms are implemented to attract international capital.