Papanicolaou outlines Intesa Sanpaolo's commitment to rebuilding Ukraine
ROME, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Paola Papanicolaou, Head of Intesa Sanpaolo's International Banks Division, explained the Group's concrete commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction, highlighting the role of Italy's only banking group operating in the country in supporting recovery efforts through blended finance, ESG principles, and long-term investment.
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