Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week
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The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) will meet on November 13. For Ukraine, the main issue remains securing 2026 funding, as a $61 billion shortfall is still unresolved. Belgium continues to block the reparations loan initiative over high risk concerns, raising the question of whether the EU can amend the agreement to share risks among all member states.
Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has warned that the EU may have to finance Ukraine if no deal is reached.
The likelihood of a reparations loan secured by frozen Russian assets being agreed by year’s end is diminishing. Belgium, where a large share of the assets is held, fears being solely liable should Russia later win a legal claim for their return, and crisis meetings are being held on Nov. 7 to find a solution.
There also remains a risk that Hungary or Slovakia could veto sanctions, effectively unfreezing Russian assets. Ukraine hopes that the issue will be solved ahead of the European Council meeting in December.
The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Canada on November 11–12. While the official agenda has not been disclosed, a key issue for Ukraine remains securing support for the use of approximately $300 bn in frozen Russian assets, beginning in 2026.
The State Statistics Service of Ukraine is set to release October inflation data on November 10. As of September, inflation stood at 11.9%, down from 13.3% in August. The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) projects a decline to 9.2% by year’s end, though intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure could alter that outlook. The NBU kept its key policy rate at 15.5% at the end of October.
Financial restrictions on Russian banks under the EU’s 19th sanctions package will take effect on November 12. The measures include a transaction ban targeting five Russian banks and six entities providing crypto-asset and payment services, mostly based in Central Asian countries. The latest sanctions package, adopted by the Council of the European Union on October 31, covers the energy, finance, military-industrial, and special economic zone sectors.
The UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP 30) will take place in Brazil from November 10–21, bringing together a limited number of world leaders – notably without Donald Trump, who has long sought to undermine the global climate agenda. Key debates will center on emission reduction targets, which remain uneven: the EU has committed to a 66.25–72.5% cut by 2035, while China’s goal is 7–10%. Ukraine will participate through senior officials from its ministries and MPs.
Events and Milestones:
Next week:
- 12 November, Warsaw. Offline event: From Audit to Trust — Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Ukraine’s Recovery. BDO in Ukraine invites registered participants to this closed Warsaw side event at ReBuild Ukraine, exploring audit, compliance, and control systems that ensure transparency. Register here.
- 12 November 2025, Berlin. Offline event: Kyiv Investment Forum 2025: Berlin Platform. The forum will bring together global leaders, investors, and city officials to discuss urban investment, sustainable development, and international cooperation in Ukraine’s recovery. Register here.
- 13 November, 16:30. Online event: KI Insights monthly briefing “Battlefield Update: Frontline Situation Ahead of Winter”. Join an exclusive KI Insights briefing on battlefield outlook, featuring special guest Rob Lee, who will share firsthand insights from his recent trip to the frontlines. Subscribers only. Register here.
- 13 November, 9:00–10:00 (CET), Warsaw & online. Hybrid event: Industrial Integration in the EU Accession Context: Lessons from Poland, Opportunities for Ukraine. Hosted by the Center for Economic Strategy and the Stefan Batory Foundation, this roundtable, held on the sidelines of ReBuild Ukraine 2025, will explore Poland’s integration experience and opportunities for Ukraine’s industrial alignment with the EU. Register here.
- 13–14 November, Warsaw. Offline event: ReBuild Ukraine — Construction & Energy 2025 (Expo XXI). International exhibition & conference convening Ukrainian communities, state energy firms, IFIs, investors, and industry to mobilise investment and showcase recovery solutions across infrastructure, energy, industry and housing; includes the EU–Ukraine Investment Conference and sector forums. More details & tickets here.
Further ahead:
- 18 November, London. Offline event: 4th UK–UA Defence Tech Forum. Hosted at RUSI with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK, the forum will showcase 15 leading Ukrainian defence tech companies to international partners and investors, fostering collaboration and innovation. Register here.
- 2 December, Toronto. Offline event: 4th Annual Rebuild Ukraine Business Conference. Join international leaders, policymakers, and business innovators at this flagship conference organized by the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, highlighting Canada–Ukraine–EU–UK cooperation to advance Ukraine’s recovery. Register here.
- Save the date! 5 December. Offline event: pre-Christmas KI Insights briefing in Kyiv, exploring Ukraine’s possible development scenarios for 2026. Exact time, venue, and registration details coming soon. Subscribers only.
- 9 December, London. Offline event: 9th Annual Ukrainian Investment Roadshow. Hosted at Clifford Chance with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK, the Roadshow brings together Ukraine’s leading corporates, top economic policymakers, and international investors to discuss opportunities and showcase Ukraine’s economic potential. Register here.
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