This month marks four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since February 2022, more than 15,000 civilians have been killed and a further 41,000 injured. Millions of people have been displaced, while damage to and destruction of civilian property and infrastructure exacerbate humanitarian needs across the country.
As of January 2026, Ukraine had lost more than half of its electricity generation capacity due to repeated attacks on its energy infrastructure. The country’s primary industries, including agriculture, have been crippled, and the cost of reconstruction and recovery is estimated at almost $588 billion.
Development partners, primarily NGOs and intergovernmental organizations, continue to provide essential services, particularly to displaced populations. However, data from Devex’s job board shows that 1,244 Ukraine-based jobs were posted in 2025 — a 42.03% decrease from the 2,146 positions posted in 2024. This significant change is likely due to the loss of USAID funding following cuts implemented by the Trump administration throughout 2025. Previously, Ukraine was one of the largest recipients of funding by the United States.