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title: "Donors Raise EUR 278M to Repair Chornobyl Arch: Remainder Promised by Spring 2027"
description: "Following a donor conference in Paris, 15 participants confirmed EUR 278M for the repair of the Chornobyl protective arch damaged by a Russian drone. The remainder of the approximately EUR 500M is promised by the spring of 2027."
date: 2026-11-09T21:13:09.475Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/donors-pledge-278m-euros-chornobyl-arch-repair
tags: [chornobyl, nuclear-safety, donor-conference, ukraine, ebrd, g7]
author: "Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Donors Raise EUR 278M to Repair Chornobyl Arch: Remainder Promised by Spring 2027

![Two specialists in protective hard hats inspect the massive protective arch of the fourth power unit at the Chornobyl NPP](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/09/donory-poobesali-278-mln-evro-na-remont-arke-chaes/donory-poobesali-278-mln-evro-na-remont-arke-chaes-1.webp)

## Key Points

- 15 participants confirmed pledges of EUR 278 million for the repair of the Chornobyl arch
- Total financing need is estimated at approximately EUR 500 million
- France pledged EUR 40 million, Germany EUR 50 million
- The remaining amount is planned to be mobilized by the spring of 2027
- The arch (NSC) was damaged by a Russian drone strike in February 2025

Following a donor conference in Paris jointly organized by the Ukrainian government and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), international participants confirmed pledges totaling EUR 278 million for the restoration of the protective arch over the fourth power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. This was reported on Monday, November 9, by AFP, citing a statement by Benjamin Haddad, Minister Delegate for European Affairs at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. According to him, confirmed pledges now stand at EUR 278 million from 15 participants, exceeding half of the total financing requirement for the repairs.

### Results of the Paris Conference

The conference marked a key milestone in mobilizing funds to restore the facility, which was damaged by a Russian drone attack in February 2025. Haddad emphasized that international support allows Ukraine "not to bear the financial consequences of Russian aggression alone" at a time when the country desperately needs resources to protect its population, maintain critical infrastructure, and rebuild the nation. During the meeting, he added, further funding pledges may also have been received.

### Cost of Restoration and Contributors

France, holding the G7 presidency in 2026, previously estimated the cost of restoring the protective structure at approximately EUR 500 million. The Paris authorities pledged EUR 40 million, including EUR 10 million for preliminary studies, while Germany previously announced a contribution of EUR 50 million. According to conference participants, prior to the event, G7 countries had already pledged around EUR 260 million, and the United States announced in late April its readiness to provide up to $100 million, urging G7 partners to do the same.

### What Happened to the Arch

The protective arch, officially known as the New Safe Confinement (NSC), was slid over the fourth power unit of the Chornobyl NPP in 2016 and officially commissioned in 2019. It covers the concrete sarcophagus built after the 1986 accident. Following the Russian drone strike in February 2025, the structure sustained severe damage and required large-scale repairs without which it cannot provide adequate protection.

### Significance for Nuclear Safety

EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso stated at the conference that restoring the arch is critical for nuclear safety. According to her, if the structure is not repaired, the risk of a serious accident with large-scale consequences will remain real. Organizers noted that this argument dictates the priority of the project on the agenda of international donors.

### Timeline for Raising Remaining Funds

French Minister of Economy and Finance Roland Lescure expressed confidence that the remaining amount will be raised in the coming months. According to him, the necessary funds are scheduled to be mobilized by the spring of 2027, which should allow full restoration work on the protective confinement to begin and restore its design safety characteristics.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [ЧАЭС: доноры пообещали 278 млн евро на ремонт защитной арки](https://www.dw.com/ru/donory-poobesali-278-mln-evro-na-remont-zasitnoj-arki-caes/a-79904920) - EUR 278 million from 15 participants, estimate ~EUR 500 million, contributions from France (40M) and Germany (50M), timeline until spring 2027, drone strike in February 2025.
- [Доноры пообещали выделить более половины суммы на ремонт арки ЧАЭС](https://zn.ua/europe/donory-poobeshchali-vydelit-bolee-poloviny-summy-na-remont-arki-chaes.html) - Confirms EUR 278 million, 15 donors, pre-conference G7 pledges ~260 million, US up to $100 million, remainder by spring 2027.

## FAQ

### How much money has been raised to repair the Chornobyl protective arch?

Following the Paris conference, EUR 278 million has been confirmed by 15 participants, which is more than half of the approximately EUR 500 million needed for restoration.

### Who organized the donor conference?

The conference was jointly organized by the Ukrainian government and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

### When is the remaining amount expected to be raised?

According to French Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure, the remaining funds are planned to be mobilized by the spring of 2027.

### Why does the arch need repairs?

The New Safe Confinement was damaged by a Russian drone strike in February 2025 and cannot provide sufficient protection for the reactor without repairs.