KYIV, Feb 7 - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to invest at least EUR 1.5 billion ($1.56 billion) this year to support Ukraine's economy and businesses during the war, Reuters wrote on Thursday, citing the bank's president, Odile Renaud-Basso.

She said the bank would focus on Ukraine’s private sector, particularly energy, following repeated Russian attacks on the grid and other infrastructure. The bank's plan is to continue this level of investment. At a minimum, we are aiming for EUR 1.5 billion in investment, but if we can do more, we will, Renaud-Basso told reporters.