Ukraine and United States officials met in Geneva on Thursday to discuss post-war reconstruction, including a proposed “prosperity package” of funding to rebuild Ukraine’s economy, even as peace negotiations with Russia remain stalled.
The U.S. delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner, convened the Ukrainian team to outline financing plans. Ukrainian officials were not expected to brief the media following the meeting.
Reconstruction Funding and Economic Needs
Kyiv aims to attract roughly $800 billion in public and private investment over the next decade to restore infrastructure, revive industries, and rebuild communities devastated by Russian strikes and frontline combat.
The World Bank estimates that reconstruction costs between February 24, 2022, and December 31, 2025, total approximately $588 billion. Rebuilding Ukraine is increasingly framed as a central element in broader negotiations to end Europe’s largest conflict since World War Two.
Diplomatic Context
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke with Donald Trump on Wednesday, agreeing that the next session of trilateral talks with Russia in March should culminate in a leaders’ summit to resolve remaining sensitive issues.
However, negotiations remain at an impasse. Russia insists that Ukraine cede the final 20% of the eastern Donetsk region, while Ukraine refuses to surrender territory defended by thousands of its citizens.
The Geneva talks highlight Washington’s ongoing role in facilitating dialogue, while also focusing on economic recovery as a critical pillar alongside diplomatic efforts. The reconstruction discussions signal that, even amid stalled peace talks, planning for Ukraine’s post-war future is moving forward with U.S. support.
With information from Reuters.
