EU: "Strong regions for a safe Europe" plan envisions "EastInvest" support for security, resilience and growth in EU countries bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine

In February 2026, the European Commission published a communication for the "Strong regions for a safe Europe" plan to support the security, resilience, and growth of all EU countries bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Among the actions proposed, the plan envisions the "EastInvest" support, which will deliver EUR 28 billion (USD 33.1 billion) for the investment needs identified in the development strategies of these regions through targeted and favorable lending support by participating institutions such as the EIB.