France is hosting a conference in Paris to raise the funds needed to repair the protective structure at Chernobyl

France is hosting an international donors’ conference in Paris on Monday to raise the funds needed to repair the protective structure at the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was damaged by a Russian drone in February 2025. Organizers aim to secure the remaining approximately €500 million and complete the work by spring 2027.

So far, the G7 countries have raised or pledged around €260 million, just over half of the estimated amount needed. The United States announced in April that it would unlock up to $100 million and urged the other G7 countries to contribute.

The conference is co-hosted by the Ukrainian government and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Participants will review the latest technical assessments, the restoration strategy and existing international commitments, in the hope of securing new contributions.

The metal protective structure, installed in 2016 over the sarcophagus built after the reactor explosion in April 1986, was severely damaged in the drone attack. France holds the G7 presidency this year.