At the Rebuild Ukraine expo in Warsaw, former residents of Bakhmut and other Ukrainian communities sought investment to reconstruct their war-torn cities. Oleksandr Marchenko, representing Bakhmut’s exiled administration, aims to secure €111 million for new housing for 3,000 displaced peoples. As Ukrainian officials propose large infrastructure projects, smaller cities also compete for modest investments amid critical energy restoration needs. Despite uncertainties surrounding U.S. military aid post-Trump’s election, U.S. investment initiatives, including $50 million in risk insurance, signal a strong interest in Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts in the face of adversity.