Ukraine further integrates into European transport networks

Ukrinform reported based on information from the press service of the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine that Ukraine will receive high-level training as part of the “Connecting Europe Days” week dedicated to the development of European transport and logistics routes. participated in an event. development.

In particular, Deputy Infrastructure Minister Serhiy Derkach pointed out that Ukraine is expanding its transport network through the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

“The integration of Ukraine into the European Union is taking place especially through the expansion of Ukrainian routes in the TEN-T network. We are working on the next step, namely the inclusion of the route leading to the Danube in the transport network . This is of great importance given the development of the Danube cluster and the need to increase logistics capacity, ”said Derkach.

Derkach added that Ukraine’s participation in TEN-T will facilitate access to some of the EU’s instruments for financing transport projects on an equal footing with other countries.

TEN-T envisions coordinating and improving highways, railways, inland waterways, airports, seaports, inland ports, and traffic management systems to provide integrated, intermodal, long-range, high-speed routes. The adoption of TEN-T was decided by the European Parliament and the Council in July 1996. ^{The EU is working to promote the network by combining aspects of development leadership, coordination, publication of guidelines and financing.}

European integration of Ukraine during the war

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine had a major impact on global trade routes, which led to an unprecedented level of cooperation to improve Ukraine’s connections with the world. To continue Ukraine’s imports and exports, the EU, Ukraine and Moldova have established new transport routes through rail, road and inland waterways. Since May 2022, it has allowed the import and export of goods needed by Ukraine, amounting to approximately 47 billion euros in Ukrainian exports and 96 billion euros in imports.

Since Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the European Commission has placed renewed emphasis on connectivity and transport relations with Ukraine, diversifying supply and transport routes with new geopolitical and strategic interests.

Ukraine plans to implement railway development projects worth 4.5 billion euros by 2030 as part of its integration into the TEN-T network. By joining the European network, Ukrainian railways will have access to EU support tools.

military corridor to the east of europe

While Ukraine’s transport infrastructure is increasingly integrated into European networks, EU member states are realizing that logistics and mobility are paramount, especially in the aftermath of a full-scale Russian invasion.

As a result, on January 30, 2024, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland will “Faster and more efficient” The movement of troops and supplies from the deep sea ports of the North Sea to Europe’s eastern borders.

According to Polish Defense Minister Wladysław Kosinak-Kamisz, mobility across Europe has become a critical issue as a result of Russia’s all-out invasion.

“The large-scale war in Ukraine shows the importance of rapidly moving allied forces,” Kosiniak-Kamish said, explaining the signing of the agreement.

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