A meeting will begin in Switzerland on the night of the 4th, where representatives of countries such as Europe and the United States, including Japan, and international organizations will discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine, which has been severely damaged by the military invasion by Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also expected to attend online to call on countries for support and cooperation, as well as to present concrete plans for reconstruction for the first time.
The International Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine will be held by the Governments of Ukraine and Switzerland and will begin on the afternoon of the 4th, on the night of the 4th of Japan time, in Lugano, southern Switzerland.
In addition to government officials from about 40 countries including Japan and Europe and the United States, representatives of EU-European Union organizations and international organizations such as the World Bank will attend the conference.
At the meeting, President Zelensky will call for support and cooperation online, and the Ukrainian government is expected to present concrete plans for reconstruction for the first time.
The Ukrainian government said last month that the damage to infrastructure caused by Russia's military invasion has so far totaled 104 billion dollars, or about 14 trillion yen in Japanese yen, and a large amount of money is needed for this conference. Positioning it as the starting point for reconstruction, we would like to obtain long-term support from each country.
Of these, it seems that Japan is expected to provide support based on its experience in recovery from disasters.
The meeting will be held for two days, and on the 5th, representatives from each country will announce their support policies.
The suburbs of Kyiv are far from rebuilding life, and the evacuation life is prolonged.
In the suburbs of Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, where Russian troops withdrew in early April, infrastructure restoration is proceeding, while debris removal and repair work on destroyed buildings remains untouched, and many people who lost their homes Even now, it is far from rebuilding people's lives, such as being forced to live in evacuation centers.
Of these, in Irpin near Kieu, where there was a fierce battle with the invading Russian troops, many buildings were destroyed, mainly on the north side of the city, and even now, three months after the withdrawal of the Russian troops, it remains almost unchanged. Under the circumstances, the removal of building debris and debris has not progressed.
However, the reconstruction of the destroyed bridge to prevent Russia's advance is progressing, and the residents who have been evacuated are returning.
Kyiv Oblast's Deputy Governor Brasuk told NHK, "More than 20,000 buildings have been destroyed in the state alone. We are planning to rebuild it, but it will require a lot of money. It is essential to continue support from the international community, and we need it now, not after the end of the war. " I did.
On the other hand, the evacuation life of those who have lost their homes has been prolonged while the reconstruction of their homes is uncertain.
Olena Turinous, 63, whose house in Irpin was completely destroyed by Russian bombardment in March, returned in May following the withdrawal of Russian troops after fleeing to western Ukraine. Now I live in a temporary shelter with people who have also lost their homes.
I received a certificate from the city that my house was completely destroyed, but I'm not sure about compensation or future housing security.
Mr. Turinus said, "Life has changed completely. I have lost my house and property, it is very difficult to live in the current situation. It is okay to have a temporary house until I receive compensation and reconstruction of the house. I want help. "