Ukraine Recovery Conference: International Community Pledges $11.7 Billion in Support

Strategic Insights

Jul 9, 2025 — 1 min read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community to impose tougher sanctions on Russia and increase support for Ukraine's post-conflict reconstruction during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. The conference, co-hosted by Italy and Ukraine, brought together senior officials from Europe and the US, with participating countries pledging a total of 10 billion euros ($11.7 billion) to support Ukraine's recovery. Zelensky emphasized the need for enhanced air defense capabilities and a comprehensive reconstruction initiative modeled on the Marshall Plan to rebuild Ukraine's economy and infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for tougher sanctions on Russia and increased international support for Ukraine's post-conflict reconstruction during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Participating countries pledged a total of 10 billion euros ($11.7 billion) in support of Ukraine's recovery.
Zelensky emphasized the need for enhanced air defense capabilities to counter Russia's attacks and a comprehensive reconstruction initiative modeled on the Marshall Plan to rebuild Ukraine's economy and infrastructure.
The conference was co-hosted by Italy and Ukraine, with senior officials from Europe and the US attending.
Zelensky held talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Pope Leo XIV during his visit to Rome.
Zelensky called for coordinated economic pressure to limit Moscow's military capabilities and accelerated investments and arms production.

Statistics:

10 billion euros ($11.7 billion) pledged by participating countries to support Ukraine's recovery.
11.7 billion US dollars equivalent to the $11.7 billion pledge.
1 grand coalition being formed for recovery and reconstruction, as called for by Zelensky.
0 drone and missile attacks by Russia on Ukraine mentioned by Zelensky.

Sources:

Xinhua via COMTEX, dated July 10, 2025.
Copyright 2025 XINHUA NEWS AGENCY.

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