President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the United States to negotiate U.S. security guarantees and a post‑war recovery “prosperity package,” with hopes of signing agreements at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Kyiv also seeks U.S. clarity on Russia’s stance toward U.S.‑backed diplomatic initiatives. Zelenskiy said Ukraine completed its part of the documents and officials estimate reconstruction will cost about $800 billion. He accused Russia of stalling peace efforts and cited recent strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as evidence.
Ukraine Delegation Travels To U.S. To Seek Security Guarantees And Post‑War Recovery Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on as he meets his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the United States for talks on U.S. security guarantees and a post‑war recovery “prosperity package,” with hopes the documents could be finalised on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week.
At a Kyiv news conference alongside Czech President Petr Pavel, Zelenskiy said the delegation will also press Washington for clarity on Russia's stance toward U.S.‑backed diplomatic efforts to end the war. U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this week he may meet Zelenskiy at the WEF — a meeting the Ukrainian leader has publicly sought.
What Kyiv Is Seeking
Security Guarantees: Ukraine is negotiating a package of U.S. security commitments intended to deter future Russian aggression. Kyiv and its European partners want assurances that will make renewed large‑scale attacks less likely.
Prosperity Package: Zelenskiy said Ukraine has completed its part of documents that would unlock funding for reconstruction. Ukrainian officials estimate the total post‑war rebuilding need at about $800 billion.
Points Of Tension
Washington has pushed Kyiv to accept a peace framework that the United States would then present to Moscow. Kyiv and many European allies insist any framework must include strong guarantees preventing future Russian attacks.
The U.S. president has suggested Russia is willing to make a deal and has publicly blamed Zelenskiy for slowing negotiations — a view sharply at odds with Kyiv and many European leaders. On Friday, Zelenskiy accused Russia of stalling diplomacy and pointed to recent strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as proof of Moscow’s intentions.
“Each of these strikes against our energy sector and our cities quite clearly shows Russia's real interests and intentions: they are not interested in agreements, but in the further destruction of Ukraine,” Zelenskiy wrote on social media after the news conference.
Next Steps And Outlook
The delegations hope to use the Davos meeting to finalise or sign documents, and to secure clearer U.S. positions ahead of any negotiations with Moscow. Observers say progress will depend on the wording of security guarantees, the size and structure of reconstruction funding, and whether Moscow signals genuine willingness to negotiate.
(Reporting by Max Hunder; written by Yuliia Dysa; edited by Daniel Flynn)
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