Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at a Signing Ceremony with Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine

As Prepared for Delivery Since the moment that Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States has worked with our partners and allies around the world to stand strong against Putin’s aggression. As Russia continues its brutal and unjust war, mortgaging its future and economy to move to a permanent war footing, Putin is engaged in a contest of wills with our coalition, and he is counting on us to retreat. Today, alongside my Ukrainian friend and colleague, Minister Marchenko, I want to be clear that we will not retreat, and that we will do everything we can to support Ukraine. In a decisive sign of that resolve and our solidarity with Ukraine, I am very glad to announce another step forward.