The United States expects its allies to expand arms purchases for Ukraine through the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) mechanism, which currently records about $2 billion in commitments. Meanwhile, Ukraine is launching the pipeline of its Reconstruction Investment Fund, deepening cooperation with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, and signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Bell Textron Inc. on industrial cooperation. At the same time, the U.S. Treasury Department is urging the G7 to intensify sanctions pressure on Russia.
Investment Fund for Reconstruction and Ukraine’s Economic Cooperation
A Ukrainian government delegation is currently visiting Washington, D.C., as part of the annual IMF and World Bank Financial Week. A key focus of the visit is strengthening U.S.-Ukraine reported in the areas of security, reconstruction, and economic resilience, while also tightening pressure on the aggressor state. The government announced the launch of the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, aimed at attracting private capital into priority sectors.
“Several important decisions remain before the Fund becomes fully operational, but the first pipeline of potential projects is already forming. We are focusing on priority initiatives in critical minerals, energy, and infrastructure. Ukraine is a reliable partner for bold Ukrainian-American business projects,” said Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine.
Svyrydenko also thanked U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for supporting the partnership and underscored the importance of Europe’s energy security and continued sanctions against Russia. She emphasized the need for coordinated action with G7 partners to deprive Russia of its energy leverage and strengthen the global sanctions regime.
Additionally, Additionally, she met with European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss continued financial support for Ukraine and the implementation of a new EU reparations loan mechanism.
As part of the preparations for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s upcoming visit to the U.S., the delegation also held talks with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon representatives to expand cooperation on air defense and defense industry production. зустрілися з представниками оборонних компаній Lockheed Martin і Raytheon щодо посилення ППО та оборонної співпраці з США.
“We now have an entirely new format of interaction — Ukrainian delegations are simultaneously advancing issues on multiple fronts: from economic cooperation and defense to peace initiatives,” noted Olha Stefanishyna, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States.
Ukraine Signs Memorandum With Bell Textron on Aviation Cooperation
At the AUSA 2025 Defense Exhibition in Washington, representatives of Ukraine and Bell Textron Inc. signed signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop industrial cooperation in the aviation sector.
The agreement envisions the establishment of manufacturing and service facilities in Ukraine focused on high-tech engineering, helping to revive Ukraine’s helicopter industry.
Bell Textron plans to open an office in Ukraine, create a final assembly and testing center, explore the establishment of a joint venture with Ukrainian partners, and facilitate technology transfer and training programs for Ukrainian engineers and technicians in the U.S. These steps will lay the foundation for launching licensed helicopter production in Ukraine.
“For Ukraine, this memorandum is a step toward developing modern high-tech manufacturing, expanding industrial capacity, and attracting investment in strategic sectors,” said Vitalii Kindrativ, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine.
U.S. Treasury Reaffirms Support for Ukraine and Urges Stronger Sanctions
During a meeting in Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed reaffirmed unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and thanked Kyiv for its cooperation in launching the Reconstruction Investment Fund. He stressed the importance of maintaining consistent economic and financial engagement between the two countries and coordinating efforts across key priorities — defense, sanctions, and financial stability.
Bessent called on G7 nations and other partners to intensify sanctions against Russia and to counteract states that indirectly finance the war through purchases of Russian oil or other forms of support. Materials from the U.S. Congress also note that the House of Representatives has passed a $892.6 billion defense bill for FY2026, which includes $400 million in assistance for Ukraine under the Security Assistance Initiative.
NATO Urges Allies to Boost Purchases of U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
In Brussels, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called NATO allies to increase spending on U.S. weapons for Ukraine under the PURL mechanism, which replaced direct American military deliveries. Under this system, allies must finance weapons purchases independently. Currently, about $2 billion in commitments have been made — short of the $3.5 billion target.
“Peace is achieved when you are strong — not when you speak loudly or wag your finger, but when you have real power that commands respect from your adversary. We expect more countries to give more, to buy more for Ukraine, and to help bring this conflict to a peaceful end,” Hegseth said during a briefing at NATO headquarters.
He also warned Moscow that the United States and its allies would make Russia pay the price for its ongoing aggression if the war is not ended.
“If we are forced to take that step, the U.S. War Department stands ready to do its part — in ways that only America can,” Hegseth stated.
Author: Danylo Pievchev