US and Ukraine Meet for Post-War Reconstruction Talks
US and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva to discuss reconstruction as Russia struck energy grids. Kyiv seeks $800 billion to rebuild its national economy.
Officials from the United States and Ukraine convened in Geneva on Thursday to discuss the immense requirements for post-war reconstruction, even as Russia launched a massive wave of drone and missile strikes against the Ukrainian power grid. The discussions occurred amidst a continued deadlock in peace negotiations, highlighting the dual challenge of managing an ongoing conflict while planning for a multi-billion dollar recovery effort. The reconstruction of the nation has become a primary element in broader diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war, which entered its fifth year this week.
