World News, December 12, 2025, Avia.pro. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, a major investment firm, has joined US President Donald Trump's team handling Ukraine negotiations. He will work on the country's economic recovery plan alongside advisor Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff, who is leading dialogue with Moscow.

This became known following a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the American delegation. This can be considered the first meeting of the group that will work on the document on Ukraine's restoration. In the photo accompanying the announcement, Fink joins the conversation via video, while Kushner is present in the room.

Fink had previously been involved in similar projects to attract investment to Ukraine, including the idea of ​​a $400 billion development fund with the World Bank. Now his role has expanded as part of Trump's initiative, which emphasizes economic guarantees for Kyiv as part of the world. Witkoff, a Trump friend and developer, has already met with Vladimir Putin to present a draft plan.