Special Representative Penny Pritzker

U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

My 5-point Plan for Ukraine’s economic recovery:

1)   Equipping Ukraine with cross-ministerial planning capacity with international planners, project-managers, and engineers to support its civil servants to provide strategic guidance and connective tissue to the international donor community and private sector.

2)   Pushing the accelerator button -- together with World Bank, EIB and others -- to broaden the bench of shovel ready projects from a dozen to hundreds.

3)   Deepening the reform agenda and attacking corruption, particularly in areas like customs that will put money in Ukrainian national coffers and create a more trustworthy environment for investors.

4)   Marshalling capital. This means money, insurance, banking and equity. Particularly it means expediting bond issuance on the collateralized interest from Russian sovereign assets.

5)   Getting Ukraine’s refugees, internally displaced people and veterans home, trained and back to work.

It also means making the G7+ group for Ukraine recovery the “Economic Ramstein Format” it was meant to be. Taken together, these are the elements to start Ukraine’s economic recovery NOW.

[Michael J. Rigas @DepSecStateMR]

The United States is committed to Ukraine, its security, & economic recovery. I thank Penny Pritzker for her leadership & advocacy in laying the groundwork for Ukraine’s full-scale economic recovery & EU accession, and I’m honored to now carry forward 🇺🇸’s effort to support 🇺🇦.

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[Department of State @StateDept]

Despite Russia’s unjust war, Ukraine is forging ahead with its economic comeback. @SpecRepUkraine Pritzker shares more on Ukraine’s Path to Prosperity and her optimism about Ukraine’s economic future, following travel to Kyiv this week. https://t.co/ilD0ThaXvN

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

ICYMI: See my full remarks on Ukraine’s Path to Prosperity.
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[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

"The willingness and grit of brave Ukrainians to sacrifice – against a ferocious opponent, a Russia hellbent on living in a corrupt, dictatorial past – is truly inspiring. So too is the fight, the ultimate fight, for a better future. The dream of an economy – and a country – of, by, and for the Ukrainian people."

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

"Putin wants to break Ukraine’s economy and the will of the Ukrainian people. But we and the Ukrainians will not let that happen. Let me repeat myself – we will not let that happen."

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

"We have helped the Ukrainians keep their economy going, to tackle corruption, increase private sector engagement and, through it all, we have worked with the Ukrainians to develop a long-term recovery framework – a blueprint that I call Ukraine’s Path to Prosperity."

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

"I’m coming here directly from Kyiv – my 6th visit to Ukraine in the last 10 months—and I want to bring you a message of resolve and optimism about Ukraine’s economic future. This message is not blind optimism or wishful thinking." https://t.co/KF9oyFAoZO

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Today, I will join @BrookingsEcon to deliver remarks on the future of Ukraine’s economy and join a panel discussion on the importance of Ukraine's recovery. TUNE IN AT 11 AM EDT: https://t.co/UWeB2hNepm

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Programs like the one developed by @inscience_io are critical to meet Ukraine’s growing workforce needs. The women I met with today are an inspiration and a testament to Ukraine's resilience.

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Ukraine's digital transformation is a blueprint for the rest of the world. I met with @FedorovMykhailo to discuss ways we can bolster Ukraine’s thriving technology sector.

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Great to see @Denys_Shmyhal. We discussed ways to further boost Ukraine’s economic recovery and increase private sector investment.

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Now is the time to build towards a brighter future for Ukraine. A future that is prosperous, democratic, independent, and integrated into the EU and NATO. A pleasure to meet with @Svyrydenko_Y

[Aspen Security Forum @AspenSecurity]

Asked about concerns that Zelenskyy will be pressured to concede territory to Russia, @SpecRepUkraine says, "The administration has been absolutely clear it's up to Ukraine what Ukraine wants to do when it comes to a peace settlement. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

On Ukraine’s economic resilience: "Now you see an economy that is growing. The expectation this year is the economy will grow at 3% and investment is up 17%" #AspenSecurity

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Great to join @mitchellreports for a fireside chat on Ukraine’s economic recovery at the @AspenSecurity Forum. Watch the livestream here: https://t.co/QuKXhjeKMr #AspenSecurity

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Yesterday, I joined @ZelenskyyUa and executives from leading U.S. defense companies to discuss opportunities for investment in Ukraine’s DIB. The momentum to invest in Ukraine’s DIB has never been greater because it is a central part of both Ukraine’s security and economic recovery.

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Good conversation w @AndriyYermak on the $50B bond issuance using the pulled-forward interest from Russian sovereign assets

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

Wonderful to see @akamyshin in Washington today to celebrate an agreement between U.S. industry and Ukraine’s defense sector to drive Ukraine’s economic recovery while supporting its security.

[Special Representative Penny Pritzker @SpecRepUkraine]

"Ultimately, the formula is simple: Security enables Ukraine’s economy. Economic resilience hardens security. This is the positive feedback loop that we are here to advance together." Thank you @ChamberUkraine for hosting this important conversation. #URC2024