Answers are provided by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) organization via hotlines, on websites, and at events. Authorities and other contacts also support businesses that want to know how to deal with the economic consequences of the war and imposed sanctions. Here is an overview of some helpful addresses.
IHKs and German Chamber of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) provide information
IHK and AHK Assistance Offers
- The AHK Ukraine shares updates each Friday through its newsletter "Rebuild Ukraine Weekly", focusing on Ukraine's reconstruction. Interested? You can subscribe to the newsletter via email to nataliia.hryshchenko@ukraine.ahk.de.
- The IHK Düsseldorf provides insights into the EU sanctions against Russia. Additionally, they have created a goods delivery checklist.
- The IHK Bayreuth has compiled comprehensive information detailing the impact of the Russian war on Ukraine and its economic consequences, along with contacts for companies.
- Many other IHK chambers also offer similar services. You can locate their pages via the IHK Finder.
Additional service offerings
Additional Assistance Offers
- The German Bundesbank provides information about financial sanctions via the hotline 089 2889-3800 or through the contact form.
- You can check whether your business partner is affected by financial sanctions at https://www.finanz-sanktionsliste.de/fisalis.
- Considering entry and exit into the crisis region? Check the Federal Foreign Office website for the current situation in Ukraine and Russian Federation. You can also register in the crisis precaution list.
- An overview of individual sanction packages, counter-sanctions, and further information is provided by the German foreign trade agency Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI) in a special section on its website.
- Lastly, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy provides a FAQ on Russia sanctions on its website.
Platform Rebuilding Ukraine
With the "Platform Rebuilding Ukraine," which went live online at the end of March 2023, the Federal Government aims to bundle non-governmental engagement by German actors. The portal is aimed particularly at those interested who have had little contact with aid for Ukraine so far — from companies wanting to become active in the country's reconstruction to municipalities looking to forge city partnerships.
German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership
The "German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership" coordinates assistance for the damaged Ukrainian energy infrastructure. It promotes donations, exchanges, and integration of Ukrainian energy experts.
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Released 19.03.2026
Contact
Anna Hautmann
Project Officer Reconstruction Ukraine