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US President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the fall of 2024 that Ukraine could be a favorable location for real estate projects, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing a person present during the discussion.
Trump reportedly highlighted Odesa as a key location for potential investment. The conversation took place as part of broader discussions on Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. While the report does not specify any concrete proposals from Trump, it notes his history of viewing geopolitical matters through the lens of real estate development.
According to WSJ, Trump has previously made similar remarks about other regions, including North Korea and the Golan Heights, describing their potential for investment and economic growth.
Earlier, the Finance Ministry reported that Ukraine requires $9.5 billion for rapid recovery efforts this year, focusing on key sectors such as defense, energy, housing, agriculture, natural resources, and IT. The financial strain of Russia’s full-scale invasion continues to grow as ongoing missile and drone attacks target Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
A joint report by the Ukrainian government and international partners estimated the total recovery need for 2024 at $15.3 billion, though state budget allocations and donor contributions have reduced the immediate funding requirement. In February, the World Bank projected that Ukraine’s post-war recovery would cost $486 billion over the next decade.
To address these challenges, Kyiv has been actively securing financial support, receiving initial tranches from the EU’s 50-billion-euro Ukraine Facility program and expecting a $50 billion loan from the G7, funded by revenue from frozen Russian assets.
