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Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington
Svyrydenko said the talks advanced a joint investment fund, an $8 billion International Monetary Fund loan and continued Group of Seven support.
- On Thursday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko concluded her Washington visit, describing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as "very supportive" during positive meetings on economic and security issues.
- Svyrydenko emphasized that sanctions imposed against Russia four years ago following its full-scale invasion must not be weakened or postponed to keep pressure on the country.
- The U.S.-Ukrainian Reconstruction Investment Fund approved its first project last month and expects to greenlight a second energy-sector initiative this summer, having received over 200 applications.
- Progress includes an $8 billion IMF loan approved in February, while elections removing Prime Minister Viktor Orban from Hungary may unlock a blocked 90 billion euro EU package.
- Ukraine continues its "irreversible" push to join the European Union, with Svyrydenko arguing the nation deserves "fast track" integration after fighting to defend its sovereignty.
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This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine after his visit to Washington.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko held a meeting with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva in Washington during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank.
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