Relationship with Ukrainian Authorities
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— content version 1.0 · last updated: May 2026 · next governance review: 2027.
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Independence & cooperation
The International Reconstruction Authority is independent of the Government of Ukraine and does not exercise sovereign authority.
The Authority cooperates with Ukrainian public authorities through:
- Policy alignment with national and local reconstruction priorities
- Land-use and asset agreements on publicly designated land
- Technical coordination and programme alignment
- Memoranda of understanding and framework cooperation where appropriate
Respect for sovereignty
All reconstruction activities supported through the Authority:
- Respect Ukrainian sovereignty and constitutional order
- Support national and local priorities — they are not overridden
- Do not substitute or override public authority
The Authority functions as a neutral implementing and coordinating institution, not a governing body. This framework is designed to reassure EU institutions, international partners and Ukrainian authorities alike.
