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The State Property Fund of Ukraine joined the discussion on mechanisms for minimizing risks in the sale of sanctioned assets

Deputy Chair of the State Property Fund of Ukraine, Ihor Shepetin, took part in the event “Presentation of the Study Results and the Risk Register Related to the Acquisition of Sanctioned Assets,” organized by Expertise France in cooperation with ID Ukraine within the framework of the technical assistance project “Support to the State Property Fund of Ukraine,” financed under the mAIDan Facility.

The discussion focused on establishing a transparent, predictable, and investment-attractive market in Ukraine for the sale of assets forfeited to the state under the sanctions regime. This is an important resource for attracting investment and supporting the country’s economic recovery.

During the event, a study of key risks arising in the process of preparation and sale of sanctioned assets was presented. In particular, the discussion covered the completeness of disclosure of information on the financial condition of assets, accounts payable, environmental liabilities, existing encumbrances, bankruptcy risks, as well as compliance and reputational challenges for potential investors.

During the panel discussion, Ihor Shepetin emphasized that the completeness and quality of asset information are key factors in building investor trust. Therefore, the Fund is systematically improving the processes for preparing assets for sale to ensure that this market develops in a transparent, competitive, and efficient manner — in the interest of the state and Ukraine’s economic recovery.

In particular:

  • new approaches to data collection and verification are being introduced;

  • methodological guidelines for enterprises are being developed;

  • cooperation with law enforcement authorities is being strengthened to obtain comprehensive data on assets;

  • a clear internal algorithm for asset preparation is in place (registration, inspection, valuation).

Additionally, work continues on amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1233. Once adopted, investors will be able to access documentation (after signing an NDA) even before the auction is announced — reducing information uncertainty and increasing market confidence.

The State Property Fund maintains an open dialogue with businesses, experts, and international partners to establish clear rules of the game and ensure the effective sale of sanctioned assets, contributing to the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression.

At the same time, a new model for the sale of sanctioned assets is currently being shaped — with a new team, new approaches, and a strong focus on the quality of asset preparation and investor confidence.

This is not merely about the market in the classical sense. The sale of sanctioned assets is a tool for restoring justice: the assets of the aggressor state must work for Ukraine’s economy and its future reconstruction.