Kyiv Council Fails to Secure Votes for Metro Loan to Troieshchyna District

Kyiv City Council Rejects Proposed Resolution

According to Главком: Kyiv City Council did not approve a draft resolution that would have authorized negotiations with international partners for a loan to build a metro line to the Troieshchyna neighborhood. The measure received 58 votes in favor, falling short of the required 61. Mayor Vitali Klitschko initiated the proposal. Draft resolution number 08/261-403/PR, dated May 21, 2026, instructed the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) to hold talks with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the World Bank. The goal was to secure credit and technical assistance for constructing the Podilsko-Vyhurivska metro line.

Cost and Construction Plans

The first segment, running from Hlybochytska to Raiduzhna stations, is estimated to cost 68 billion UAH-nearly 1.5 billion euros at the current exchange rate of 46.16 UAH per euro. This sum equals roughly two-thirds of Kyiv’s annual budget. The municipal company Kyiv Metro has completed project documentation for this initial stretch, which includes six stations and two transfer hubs. Notably, platforms for three stations (Sudnobudivna, Trukhaniv Island, and Zatoka Desenka) have already been built as part of the Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge structure.

In early 2024, Kyiv planned to construct 10 meters of the metro line over two years (2024-2025), allocating 25 million UAH (5 million in 2024 and 20 million in 2025). The cost per kilometer for the Troieshchyna metro is estimated at 2.545 billion UAH, compared to 1.514 billion UAH for the Vynohradar metro line.

Political disagreements and insufficient support were the main reasons for blocking the decision. Deputy Ihor Kyrylenko stated that

“during wartime, priorities must be set correctly, not by taking on astronomically expensive projects.”

He also argued that

“these negotiations are only needed by KCSA officials as an excuse to travel abroad on business trips and take breaks from explosions in the capital.”

Another deputy, Vadym Vasylchuk, believes that 'connecting Troieshchyna to the right bank can be done much cheaper.'

The failure to adopt the resolution on the Troieshchyna metro construction reflects the complex political dynamics within the Kyiv City Council and the ongoing debate over budget priorities during wartime. With limited resources and military challenges, city authorities face the difficult task of balancing large infrastructure projects against the immediate needs of the community. This issue remains critical for the future development of the capital and its residents.

As the Kyiv City Council grapples with funding for essential infrastructure projects, the recent decision not to approve the metro loan highlights ongoing challenges in urban development. In light of these financial hurdles, the city has also prioritized its winter heating readiness, allocating additional resources to ensure residents remain warm during the colder months. For more details on this crucial funding initiative, read about the city's allocation of 9 billion UAH for winter preparations.