It will take Ukraine approximately 5-7 years to return to the living standards and incomes it had prior to the war. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stated that this period will depend on the access to EU structural funds and investments. She added that if there are investments of $50-70 billion a year, the country can grow by 7% annually and the recovery period will be shorter. Additionally, the minister highlighted the importance of having the 7 million citizens who left the country due to the war return in order for Ukraine to recover.