URIF Approves Additional Investments and Partnerships in Energy and Critical Minerals

WASHINGTON, D.C. and KYIV – The U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) today approved a number of new investments to advance the shared economic and strategic interests of the United States and Ukraine. These investments will help secure critical supply chains, strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience, and develop its critical mineral sector. “URIF’s first investment in March demonstrated that it was open for business. Today’s board approval of additional investments in Ukraine’s critical minerals and energy sectors signals investor support for Ukraine’s recovery and future prosperity,” said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “These investments represent the continued realization of the vision behind the novel agreement that Prime Minister Svyrydenko and I signed in April 2025 to establish URIF and give America a direct stake in Ukraine’s long-term peace and prosperity,” “Today's Board meeting marks an important step forward for the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.