US Senators arrive in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine and frozen Russian assets with Shmygal

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. senators in Kyiv and discussed support for Ukraine, including the use of frozen Russian assets. The head of government said this on Telegram, UNN reports .

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Glad to welcome to Kyiv U.S. Senators and friends of Ukraine Lindsey Graham (Republican Party) and Richard Blumenthal (Democratic Party) Stressed that continued bipartisan support of the United States is important. Thanked for voting on important initiatives for Ukraine in the Senate

During the meeting, the Ukrainian prime minister voiced Kyiv's need to strengthen its air defense. He also emphasized that the first F-16s are already in Ukraine, and that the US assistance in training Ukrainian pilots is extremely valuable.

Mr. Shmyhal also briefed the senators on our priorities, including the implementation of reforms.

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Special attention was paid to frozen Russian assets. It is important to confiscate them in full and use the funds for the urgent needs of Ukraine and our reconstruction. We also call on American businesses to invest in priority sectors that will contribute to the long-term recovery and growth of the Ukrainian economy

In addition, he thanked for the U.S. assistance in restoring Ukraine's energy sector.

According to him, the main challenges today include preparing for the heating season. We are restoring what was destroyed and decentralizing our energy system to make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.

Recall

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that budgetary aid to Ukraine is contingent on reforms to make the economy more resilient. The US has provided a new tranche of $3.9 billion to stabilize Ukraine's domestic front.