Today, Ukraine requires continued support from its partners, increased pressure on the aggressor, and the strengthening of the Ukrainian economy.
This was emphasized by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko during the panel discussion 'Ukraine: The Road Ahead' at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The discussion included European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radosław Sikorski.
"For economic growth, effective security guarantees, such as NATO membership and arms supplies, are needed. This is what can truly unlock significant investments. Their importance is self-evident. Currently, we finance all military expenditures ourselves through taxes and fees paid by businesses. Therefore, the more active the private sector, the more resources we have to fight the enemy," emphasized Yulia Svyrydenko, highlighting the importance of strengthening Ukraine's economic capabilities.
Yulia Svyrydenko also called for increased pressure on Russia through expanded sanctions, blocking the Russian shadow fleet, and global companies exiting the Russian market.
"Today, the private sector has just as much power as world leaders to influence the global order. The exit of global companies from the Russian market strikes the Russian economy just as hard as sanctions from partner countries," said Yulia Svyrydenko.
According to Yulia Svyrydenko, the key task now is to strengthen Ukraine as much as possible and weaken Russia as much as possible.
"The only possible path to a just, long-lasting peace is the approach of peace through strength," concluded Yulia Svyrydenko.
