Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held a meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine. In the meeting, Bessent reiterated the United States' support for Ukraine's sovereignty, emphasizing the country's commitment to achieving a long-lasting peace for both the Ukrainian and Russian people.
Bessent addressed the productive nature of the economic partnership discussions between the United States and Ukraine, acknowledging the ongoing technical talks. He stressed the importance of concluding these talks and formalizing the economic partnership agreement between the two countries at the earliest opportunity.