Oleksandr Kubrakov
Oleksandr Kubrakov
Adviser to the Ministry of Defence – Ukraine

Oleksandr Kubrakov is a statesman who has authored and implemented numerous reforms in infrastructure, digitalization, and defence capabilities.

In 2019, Oleksandr was elected as a People's Deputy of Ukraine. In the fall of that year, he became the head of the State Road Agency of Ukraine, and in 2021, he was appointed Minister of Infrastructure.

With the onset of the full-scale invasion, Oleksandr coordinated the Grain Initiative and the establishment of the Ukrainian Humanitarian Corridor to ensure free trade in the Black Sea, manage military logistics from abroad, address urgent fuel supply needs, and oversee reconstruction efforts. In December 2022, a new Ministry of Development of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine was formed, which Oleksandr led as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine.

Following his tenure in government, Oleksandr founded the independent think tank We Build Ukraine. WBU aims to transform Ukraine's economy by facilitating reforms and investments in key sectors, primarily Mining, Agriculture and Food, Energy, Construction, and Defence Industries.

Also at this time, Oleksandr was invited to the position of Senior Advisor on Regional Recovery of the USAID Project “Improving the Performance and Accountability of Local Governments” - “Hoverla”. In early 2025, work on the project was finished.

Currently, as an advisor to the Minister of Defence, Oleksandr oversees military logistics and defence planning.

Upcoming Sessions

Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 09:30:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Geopolitical Dynamics in Securing Europe’s Defence Supply Chains In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, securing Europe’s critical raw materials (CRM) for defence is more than an industrial challenge — it is a strategic imperative. This high-level panel will explore how global geopolitical tensions, shifting alliances, and security risks are reshaping Europe’s defence priorities and supply chain resilience. The discussion will focus on how international dynamics are driving defence-oriented policy decisions, what adaptations are needed to mitigate geopolitical risks, and how the CRM Act and Europe’s 2030 targets intersect with military readiness and strategic autonomy. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS https://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/geopolitical-dynamics-securing-europes-defence-supply-chains Europe/Brussels public
Geopolitical Dynamics in Securing Europe’s Defence Supply Chains
A high-level dialogue on securing Europe’s raw material supply chains as a foundation for long-term security, sovereignty, and industrial competitiveness in an increasingly fractured geopolitical landscape. 
Moderated by
David Eades
The Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs
French Prime Minister's Office
Head of Unit "Defence Policy and Innovation", DG DEFIS
+3 speaker
Director General, DG Grow
Vice-President, European Investment Bank
Adviser to the Ministry of Defence – Ukraine