On 23 February, the official presentation of the Fifth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5), covering the period from 24 February 2022 to 31 December 2025, took place in Kyiv.
The document was prepared jointly by the World Bank, the Government of Ukraine, the European Commission and the United Nations, in coordination with international partners, academic institutions, civil society and the private sector.
On behalf of the Government of Ukraine, the preparation of RDNA5 was led by the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
Representing the Ukrainian side at the presentation were Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, Minister of Finance Serhii Marchenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba, and Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev.
RDNA5 provides an updated comprehensive assessment of physical destruction, economic losses, and recovery and reconstruction needs caused by the criminal aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. As of the end of 2025:
Recovery and reconstruction needs for the next ten years are estimated at USD 587.5 billion, nearly three times Ukraine’s projected GDP for 2025. In 2025 alone, this figure increased by 12 percent from USD 524 billion at the end of 2024.
The total amount of direct damage is estimated at USD 195.1 billion, which is 10.8 percent higher compared to RDNA4. The housing stock, transport and energy infrastructure have suffered the most.
Socio-economic losses have reached USD 667.9 billion, reflecting the profound impact on production, employment, household incomes and service delivery.
“RDNA5 clearly demonstrates the scale of the challenges facing Ukraine. The Government of Ukraine and international partners are doing significant work to already take steps toward recovery. At the same time, while the full-scale war continues, all domestic resources are directed toward financing the security and defense sector. This is the top priority of the state budget. To ensure the necessary level of financing for rapid recovery needs, the support of international partners, as well as attracting private sector investment, is crucial. For us, it is fundamentally important to ensure the financial stability of the state, transparent and efficient use of every resource, and the mobilization of private capital and international support,” Serhii Marchenko commented during the panel discussion.
The Government of Ukraine is already implementing priority recovery measures for 2026 totaling USD 14.1 billion, of which around 34 percent is secured through the state budget and confirmed partner support. At the same time, financial needs remain substantial.
RDNA5 underscores the key role of the private sector in the country’s reconstruction. Provided that the necessary reforms are implemented, up to 40 percent of recovery needs could be financed through private investment over the next decade. In this context, reforms in the rule of law, state-owned enterprise governance, development of public-private partnerships, deepening of financial markets and integration into the EU remain essential.
The presentation of RDNA5 marks an important milestone in coordinating international support for Ukraine and shaping a shared vision for long-term recovery. Partners reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine on its path toward a resilient, inclusive and competitive economy.
