Ukraine reconstruction Archives

U.S. AG Garland Approves Transfer Of Russian Oligarch’s Seized Assets To Ukraine

Jen SnowMay 12, 2023May 12, 20235

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has transferred seized assets from a sanctioned Russian oligarch to Ukraine to assist with rebuilding the war-ravaged country. The transfer occurred earlier this year and while it is the first of its kind, Garland has confirmed that more will be coming.

Pushback Mounting Against BlackRock Reconstruction Investments In Ukraine

Jen SnowMay 8, 2023May 8, 20231

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has been sending teams of executives to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky since September, and in December, CEO Larry Fink and Zelenksy reached a tentative agreement via phone to coordinate large-scale reconstruction investment for the war-torn country.