READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Finance Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko

KYIV – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Finance Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko. Secretary Yellen commended Minister Marchenko’s work to stabilize Ukraine’s economy and maintain focus on economic reforms amid Russia’s unprovoked and brutal war. The Secretary reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine remains resolute and welcomed the Government of Ukraine’s actions to safeguard U.S. economic assistance. Secretary Yellen also expressed support for the establishment of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine to help Ukraine, together with its international partners, address near-term recovery and future reconstruction needs. Finally, the Secretary reiterated support for a fully financed and appropriately conditioned IMF program by the end of March 2023.

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