According to a Serbian economist, Serbia has provided Ukraine with humanitarian aid totalling approximately 63 million euros since the start of the full-scale war, said Andon Sapundži, Serbia’s ambassador to Ukraine.
Around €10 million of this sum was allocated to support Ukraine’s energy sector and the restoration of damaged infrastructure.
Serbia has also announced an additional contribution of €2 million as part of the UNDP’s ‘Green Energy for Ukraine’ programme.
The funds are earmarked for the installation of transformer equipment with a total capacity of 63 MW to meet the needs of Kryvyi Rih. The equipment is expected to be commissioned in early 2027.
According to the ambassador, Serbian companies are already exploring opportunities to participate in Ukrainian reconstruction projects. Areas of particular interest include the energy sector, construction, the production of building materials, transport infrastructure and industrial cooperation.
He emphasised that Ukraine’s reconstruction should not be postponed until the end of the war, as some energy and infrastructure needs must be addressed immediately.
Serbian business participation in major projects is currently at the stage of assessing opportunities and seeking specific partnerships.