At the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized that American private enterprises stand ready to support Ukraine’s reconstruction. Yet she acknowledged a shared hesitation: concerns about corruption could hamper private investment. The remarks followed a clear message that rebuilding Ukraine will require substantial collaboration between both public authorities and private finance, spanning equity markets, development banks, and mixed-finance structures. This sentiment echoed the World Bank’s assessment that Ukraine’s restoration will demand a figure well above four hundred billion dollars, underscoring the scale of the challenge and the necessity for broad, trusted cooperation among international partners. The forum highlighted that private equity participants, institutional investors, and corporate leaders want transparent comparisons between private capital, government-backed funding, and other blended financing options. They also seek assurances that their investments will be safeguarded from corruption and that governance standards will be enforced consistently across projects. The underlying goal, Raimondo suggested, is to create a credible pathway for U.S. companies to participate in Ukraine’s recovery with confidence about risk-sharing, return expectations, and governance commitments .
Raimondo conveyed a forward-looking commitment, noting that the U.S. government would continue to work in concert with other agencies to ensure that financing channels remain clean and well-regulated. She articulated a plan for ongoing dialogue among the Treasury, the Foreign Ministry, and relevant American agencies to monitor and restrict channels that could enable sanctioned goods or prohibited activity to reach Moscow’s circle. In practice, this means strengthening due diligence, enhancing transparency in procurement, and maintaining strict enforcement against sanctions violations. The secretary stressed that this approach is essential not only for protecting U.S. interests but also for preserving the integrity of Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts, which rely on trust from international investors and partners .
In a related development, Mairead McGuinness, the former European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets, indicated that the European Union is preparing to roll out the 11th package of sanctions against Russia. She pointed out that a central objective of these measures is to close any loopholes and ensure that Russia cannot navigate around them. The EU’s stance aligns with a broader Western approach to deter aggression while maintaining a course that supports Ukraine’s economic resilience. The emphasis remains on comprehensive, enforceable sanctions that limit financial and logistical avenues for Moscow, reinforcing the international coalition’s stance on accountability and rule-based economic stability .