Zelensky arrives at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome

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Kateryna Hodunova Jul 10, 2025 · 1 min read
Zelensky arrives at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome
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President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived on July 10 at the two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome, Suspilne broadcaster reported.

This conference marks the fourth major international event focused on mobilizing political and private-sector support for Ukraine's reconstruction. Previous conferences took place in Lugano, London, and Berlin.

The URC 2025 is organized jointly by the governments of Ukraine and Italy, with the participation of the European Commission, international financial institutions, business leaders, civil society, and local authorities.

The conference's primary goal is to mobilize political, financial, and technical support for Ukraine, focusing on attracting private investment, strengthening human capital, rebuilding communities and regions, and advancing reforms for European integration.

Ahead of the conference, Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.