Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the Cabinet of Ministers has delegated three senior officials to represent Ukraine on the Board:
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Oleksiy Sobolev — Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture;
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Yehor Perelygin — Deputy Minister of Economy;
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Oleksandr Karasevich — State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“All of them are professional managers with experience in attracting investments, negotiating with partners, strategic planning and subsoil expertise,” — emphasized Svyrydenko.
The first Board meeting is scheduled for September 3, where members will establish principles for project selection and define operational procedures.
Background: Creation of the Fund
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May 1, 2025 — Ukraine and the United States signed an agreement to create the Reconstruction Investment Fund.
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May 8, 2025 — The Verkhovna Rada ratified the intergovernmental agreement.
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May 12, 2025 — President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the law, completing the ratification process.
Unlike the initial agreements, future deals will be commercial in nature, involving direct cooperation between businesses and the Fund.
Focus Areas for Investment
The Reconstruction Fund will target projects in:
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Infrastructure and energy recovery;
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Industrial and agricultural modernization;
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Extraction and processing of critical minerals;
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High-value reconstruction and development projects aimed at long-term resilience.
Earlier, Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed that Ukraine and the US will jointly invest in priority sectors, including mining and subsoil use, opening a major opportunity for foreign investors to enter strategic industries.
Why This Matters for Investors
The establishment of the Board signals the operational launch of one of the most important investment platforms in Ukraine’s recovery. For foreign companies, this means:
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Clear governance and transparent project selection criteria;
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Access to joint ventures with Ukrainian enterprises;
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Entry into critical growth sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and critical raw materials;
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Participation in a fund backed by both the Ukrainian government and the United States.
✅ Key Takeaway: The US–Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund is moving from concept to implementation. With the first Board meeting scheduled for September 3, foreign investors can expect the launch of structured, large-scale opportunities in Ukraine’s reconstruction — from critical minerals to infrastructure and energy projects.
