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FNF News | June 3, 2025
Mike Pompeo Deepens Engagement with Ukraine Through Strategic Meetings and Business Ventures
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has intensified his involvement with Ukraine, engaging in high-level meetings and assuming a significant role in the country’s telecommunications sector.
Diplomatic Engagements with Ukrainian Leadership
In April 2023, Pompeo led a delegation of American politicians, business leaders, and representatives from charitable organizations to Kyiv. During this visit, he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing the importance of continued American support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and democratic aspirations. President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the delegation’s visit, highlighting it as a powerful signal of solidarity from the United States. (President.gov.ua)
Furthering his diplomatic efforts, Pompeo participated in a public discussion titled “US Support For Ukraine – What Must Be Done and Why It Matters,” organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES). The event brought together Ukrainian policymakers, civil society members, and international experts to deliberate on effective responses to Russia’s invasion and the role of the United States in supporting Ukraine. (yes-ukraine.org)
Business Involvement with Kyivstar
Demonstrating a commitment to Ukraine’s economic development, Pompeo joined the board of directors of Kyivstar, Ukraine’s leading mobile operator and a subsidiary of the global digital communications company VEON. As an independent non-executive director, Pompeo aims to leverage his experience to bolster Kyivstar’s contributions to Ukraine’s digital infrastructure and economic resilience. (ukranews.com)
VEON has announced plans to invest $600 million in Ukraine over the next three years, focusing on enhancing digital services and supporting the country’s reconstruction efforts. Pompeo’s involvement is seen as a strategic move to attract further international investment and expertise to Ukraine’s burgeoning tech sector. (ukranews.com)
Advocacy for Sustained Support
In various forums, including a discussion hosted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Pompeo has underscored the necessity of unwavering financial and military support for Ukraine. He emphasizes that the conflict is not solely a military struggle but also a political battle that requires comprehensive backing from Western allies to ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and democratic future. (Royal United Services Institute)