**Ukraine’s President Zelensky Seeks Global Investors at Davos Forum**
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with leading American and European executives and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. On January 22, he emphasized Ukraine’s investment potential and the importance of international support for a just peace.
Zelensky highlighted advancements in Ukraine’s defense sector, including the production of millions of drones used for logistics and peacetime applications. He also discussed cooperation in agriculture, education, and energy with attendees, who pledged continued investments to create jobs and facilitate Ukraine’s post-war recovery.
Ukraine’s delegation at Davos showcased the country‘s economic potential and investment appeal. They framed Ukraine as a “prize, not a burden” and highlighted its vast natural resources, including $26 trillion in mineral wealth.
**Security Guarantees Needed for Foreign Investment**
Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko noted that foreign companies are ready to invest in Ukraine but require robust security guarantees to mitigate military risks. She said that a guarantee like NATO membership or anti-missile systems would be necessary to protect industrial zones and cities.
Ukraine’s defense industry has expanded sixfold in the past year, and the country is ready to promote projects in reconstruction, defense, and resource extraction.
**Partnerships with US on Rare Earth Minerals**
Zelensky’s administration is reportedly exploring partnerships with the newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, particularly in processing and extracting rare earth minerals. With Trump’s business experience and Ukraine’s wealth of resources, Kyiv hopes to secure investments and create jobs.
**Other Developments**
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least two people and injured 29 over the past day, regional authorities reported on January 22.
A Kyiv court arrested three officers accused of leading an unsuccessful defense in Kharkiv Oblast during a Russian offensive last year.
Two people were killed and 29 injured as a result of Russian shelling across Ukraine on January 22.
Vladimir Kiriyenko, son of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Deputy Chief of Staff Sergei Kiriyenko, has continued making investments in the West through offshore companies despite sanctions.
**US Imposes Restrictions on Russia**
The US imposed restrictions on financial institutions in India, blocking payments for Russian crude. This move aims to limit Russia’s access to international markets and funds.
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