Among the key threats are Russia’s attempts to restrict Ukrainian maritime logistics, — Vysotskyy

The importance of economic recovery was discussed at the conference on the strategic partnership between the United States and Ukraine.

Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Vysotskyy said this during the panel “Strategic Sectors for the Economic Recovery of Ukraine” within the framework of the conference.

According to him, the Ukrainian agricultural sector is not only a branch of the economy, but also a strategic defense asset of the state.

“It generates foreign exchange earnings, supports macro-financial stability, strengthens our positions in global markets and directly affects the world’s food security. Today, among the key threats are: Russia’s attempts to oust Ukraine from the Black Sea region and restrictions on maritime logistics, pressure on our positions in the markets of Africa and the Middle East, as well as coordination between Russia and China in the food and energy sectors,” Taras Vysotskyy emphasized.

According to the Deputy Minister, it is precisely because of these factors that it is necessary to consolidate the state, business, agricultural producers, the port industry and international partners around a common recovery strategy.

“The strategic support of the United States is particularly important. American capital, technology, insurance and financial instruments can become a catalyst for the modernization of port infrastructure, the development of processing, dual-use defense technologies and energy sustainability. US support is not only resources, it is a signal of trust for global investors. At the same time, the foundation of high-quality reconstruction is European integration,” the official noted.

He also outlined the key areas of recovery:

• preservation and modernization of the Black Sea maritime corridor;

• development of deep processing and movement up the value chain in the agricultural sector;

• integration into the EU regulatory architecture as a guarantee of transparent reconstruction;

• scaling up defense technologies with a civilian effect for industry;

• development of critical minerals and energy in partnership with the United States and Europe.

As previously reported by USM, agricultural products provided 56% of Ukraine’s exports in 2025, despite a decrease in the share.