Hey fam, big news on Ukraine’s comeback trail! On Wednesday (Dec 10), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy jumped on a video call with senior US officials and finance heavyweights to kick-start a blueprint for post-war reconstruction and economic recovery. 🚀🤝
The squad on the call:
- Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary
- Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Trump
- Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock
- Ukraine’s top recovery and economic experts
They hashed out the big picture—key recovery elements, funding mechanisms, and visions for rebuilding. Zelenskyy stressed that “to ensure reconstruction is of high quality and economic growth is tangible after this war, real security must form the foundation.” 🛡️✨
They’re looking at tech-friendly approaches—think mobile-wallet style payments for aid distribution or smart city setups, the same vibe powering Southeast Asian startups. 🌐💡
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump hinted he might tweak Washington’s stance on the conflict, blaming his predecessor Joe Biden for the current approach and saying, “Sometimes you have to let people fight it out and sometimes you don’t… but the problem with letting people fight it out is you're losing thousands of people a week. It's ridiculous. The whole thing is ridiculous.”
What’s next? This newly formed group will draft the core document guiding Ukraine’s rebuild—think modern infrastructure, tech-driven solutions, and sustainable growth. Stay tuned as these global players plot a roadmap to help Ukraine rise again. 🌍🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
