Amid challenging geopolitical conditions, Ukraine continues to demonstrate that it is a reliable partner, steadily advancing cooperation with the United States. A number of important agreements were reached in Washington this week.

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko’s program included meetings with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States John Jovanovic, CEO of the U.S. U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Ben Black, and the leadership of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as engagements with members of both houses of Congress and executives of leading American companies.

The discussions focused on energy recovery following Russian attacks, attracting investment, and expanding economic cooperation—particularly through joint projects in energy, logistics, dual-use production, and critical minerals. Special attention was given to advancing the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, which has already approved its first investment and received over 200 applications.

During the meeting with EXIM Bank leadership, the parties agreed to work toward launching a $300 million financing mechanism for the purchase of U.S. energy equipment for Naftogaz, and discussed parameters of a broader energy modernization program of approximately $1.4 billion. Additional discussions covered support mechanisms for U.S. LNG supplies, financing the renewal of Ukrzaliznytsia’s locomotive fleet, and investment opportunities in critical minerals, infrastructure, energy, and dual-use production.

As part of the multilateral track, the delegation participated in the World Bank Group–IMF Ministerial Roundtable in support of Ukraine and held meetings with European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank President Ajay Banga.

The delegation’s work was structured around key areas: financial and macroeconomic, investment, energy, sanctions, and innovation and technology.

Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko and his team held talks with the IMF, the World Bank, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury on resource mobilization, budget support, and further reforms.

Within the economic track, discussions centered on launching new investment projects, expanding financial instruments, and integrating our country into strategic supply chains, particularly in the field of critical minerals. Олексій Соболев Yegor Perelygin Darina Marchak

The National Bank of Ukraine, led by Andrii Pyshny, engaged partners on macrofinancial stability and banking sector resilience.

Presidential Advisor on Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasiuk held meetings across the U.S. administration on strengthening sanctions, disrupting supply chains for Russia’s military-industrial complex, and countering sanctions evasion.

The Ukrainian delegation also took part in discussions at the Council on Foreign Relations, CSIS, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Media engagement was an important part of the visit, with interviews and briefings for Reuters, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and leading international economic outlets.

We are grateful to our partners for concrete steps that strengthen Ukraine’s resilience–especially after a difficult winter of sustained Russian attacks–and for their commitment to expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation.