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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

The United States is committed to beating the global COVID-19 pandemic to create a safer and more secure world. Our donation of 2 million doses of the Moderna vaccine to Ukraine on July 17 reaffirms our commitment to this mission and our friendship with Ukraine.

On August 28 the second shipment of COVID-19 vaccines was delivered to Ukraine, as part of our donation of nearly 2.2 million doses to date. This step furthers the U.S. commitment to defeating the global pandemic and helping Ukraine.

Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.

Highlights

September 16, 2021

Judicial Reform in Ukraine

September 9, 2021

Department Press Briefing – September 9, 2021

September 2, 2021

United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine

September 1, 2021

Celebrating the Renewed Commitment to U.S. – Ukraine Science and Technology Cooperation

September 1, 2021

U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Establish a Secure Communications Link for Risk Reduction

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U.S. Relationship

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U.S.-Ukraine Relations

The United States established diplomatic relations with Ukraine in 1991, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The United States attaches great importance to the success of Ukraine as a free and democratic state with a flourishing market economy. U.S. policy is centered on supporting Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression as it advances reforms to strengthen democratic institutions, fight corruption, and promote conditions for economic growth and competition. The United States does not recognize Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea, and continues seek a diplomatic solution to the Russia-instigated conflict in eastern Ukraine. The U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership highlights the importance of the bilateral relationship and the continued commitment of the United States to support enhanced engagement between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Ukraine.

U.S. Assistance to Ukraine

U.S. Government assistance to Ukraine aims to support the development of a secure, democratic, prosperous, and free Ukraine, fully integrated into the Euro-Atlantic community.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The United States has granted Ukraine market economy status and terminated the application of the Jackson-Vanik amendment to Ukraine, giving Ukraine permanent normal trade relations status. The United States and Ukraine have a bilateral investment treaty. U.S. exports to Ukraine include coal, machinery, vehicles, agricultural products, fish and seafood, and aircraft. U.S. imports from Ukraine include iron and steel, inorganic chemicals, oil, iron and steel products, aircraft, and agricultural products. The U.S.-Ukraine Council on Trade and Investment was established under the countries’ agreement on trade and investment cooperation and works to increase commercial and investment opportunities by identifying and removing impediments to bilateral trade and investment flows.

Ukraine Flag: two equal horizontal bands of azure (top) and golden yellow represent grain fields under a blue sky. [CIA World Fact Book]

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External Resources

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