Raiffeisen Bank CEO joins EU–Ukraine Business Summit 2026 focused on Ukraine’s recovery
On April 22–23, the EU–Ukraine Business Summit 2026 took place in Brussels — one of the key international platforms shaping the vision for Ukraine’s economic recovery and its integration into the European market.
Natalia Gurina, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine, participated in the summit and held a series of bilateral meetings with international partners to discuss investment opportunities and the development of financial instruments to support businesses.
The discussions focused on defense and security, critical raw materials, economic recovery, energy, and SME development. Participants emphasized that Ukraine is already integrated into Europe’s economic and security architecture, and its recovery is becoming part of a broader transformation of the European market.
Particular attention was given to instruments enabling the scaling of investments in a high-risk environment — including blended finance, guarantee mechanisms, and risk mitigation solutions for private capital. These tools are forming a new investment infrastructure where governments, international institutions, and businesses operate as a unified system.
“As the largest foreign bank in Ukraine, we clearly see that the country’s recovery is already underway — not in the future, but every day, in parallel with the full-scale war. The focus has shifted. The question is no longer whether to start. Decisions are being made, and capital is moving based on the ability to manage risk and apply a long-term investment logic, while Ukraine is already building the necessary infrastructure. Today, the key question is speed and trust — the speed of decision-making and new partnerships built on trust,” said Natalia Gurina, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine.
Participants also stressed the importance of accelerating reforms, strengthening institutional trust, and aligning decision-making between Ukraine and the EU to unlock large-scale private investment.
Raiffeisen Bank continues to actively contribute to the international dialogue on Ukraine’s recovery, supporting clients and partners in the process of economic transformation and integration into the European market.
