Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky informed reporters about negotiations with US President Donald Trump regarding the economic recovery of Ukraine and the creation of conditions for a significant increase in salaries. This refers to a long-term strategy that involves the arrival of American business and large-scale investments.
Salary Growth in Ukraine: What Zelensky and Trump Discussed
According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the discussions concerned the Prosperity Package for economic recovery, which covers the entire territory of Ukraine. The document aims to create new jobs and return people to active economic life.
The president noted that Donald Trump considers job creation a key priority. During the negotiations, the parties discussed the average salary levels of Ukrainians and the possibilities for their multiple increases.
In particular, under certain conditions, the American side sees the prospect of:
- involving American business in Ukraine;
- introducing special conditions for investors;
- increasing the average salaries of Ukrainians several times, potentially up to threefold.
Economic Recovery of Ukraine: Long-Term Strategy
At the same time, Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that there will not be rapid changes immediately after the end of the war. The initiative is aimed at the long-term perspective and involves active participation not only from American but also from European businesses.
The president stressed that significant financial resources are needed at the start of recovery in Ukraine. Massive investments should become the stimulus for the return of people, job creation, and salary growth. According to him, the potential in this direction is significant, but the primary task remains the conclusion of the war.
It is worth noting that an analysis of salaries in Ukraine and EU countries indicates a considerable gap between them. The average salary in Ukraine in September 2025 will be 549 euros, which is a significant increase compared to 434 euros in 2021. However, this amount is still significantly lower than the average wage levels in EU countries.