Senior executives from Kyivstar Group Ltd., including VEON founder Augie K Fabela II and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, conducted a four-day visit to Kyiv from February 21-24, 2025. The board delegation met with company employees and stakeholders to reaffirm the organization's operational and financial commitment to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
The visit underscored Kyivstar's operational resilience, with the board acknowledging the company's sustained network operations throughout the war while maintaining service to customers across the country. During meetings with staff, leadership praised employee efforts and discussed the company's near-term and long-term business strategy. The board meetings reinforced institutional support for the company's development initiatives despite challenging circumstances.
Kyivstar Group reiterated its investment trajectory, confirming plans to deploy USD 1 billion in capital across Ukraine between 2023 and 2027. The company reported strong financial performance, with board members indicating continued investment in infrastructure and network expansion. The visit signals institutional confidence in Ukraine's economic recovery and Kyivstar's role in the nation's telecommunications sector.