Washington’s involvement may also help mitigate political opposition in Europe, while giving the U.S. strategic visibility over future Russian energy flows, sources told Reuters.
The agreement, signed on April 30, establishes a joint investment fund between Kyiv and Washington and grants the U.S. special access to projects developing Ukraine's natural resources.
Ukraine is considering moving away from the U.S. dollar and closer to the euro as a benchmark for the hryvnia, National Bank Governor Andrii Pyshnyi told Reuters.
U.S. President Joe Biden (L) walks next to President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) in front of St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral as he arrives for a visit in Kyiv on Feb. 20, 2023. (DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)
According to a survey released by the sociological group Rating on Feb. 20, 90% of Ukrainians have a positive attitude toward U.S. President Joe Biden. Furthermore, 92% of Ukrainians consider the U.S. friendly toward Ukraine.
Another survey conducted by Rating between Jan. 14-16 revealed that 87% of respondents would support Ukraine's accession to the European Union. The results also showed that 86% of Ukrainians would support the country becoming a member of NATO.
According to the survey, EU and NATO membership support is "almost unanimous among representatives of all macroregions, age and wealth groups."
On Feb. 20, U.S. President Joe Biden visited Kyiv.
"One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands," Biden said.
The U.S. President pledged an additional $500 million aid package for Ukraine during his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky and praised the strength of Ukrainian resistance.
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