The American philanthropist Howard Buffett brought agricultural equipment and other supplies needed by farmers to Ukraine as part of his own Harvest of Victory project, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy reports today..
Ukrainian agricultural producers received 50 combines, 49 tractors and various agricultural accessories as charitable assistance. In addition, mobile granaries are already being sent to the country..
The meeting with Buffett took place yesterday, August 30, at the Khreshchatyk Kyiv metro station, temporarily closed to passengers..
In addition to agricultural equipment for farmers, the Buffett Foundation allocated $ 90 million to Ukrainians from the de-occupied territories for the spring sowing campaign.
" The problems that are in Ukraine today are not only problems of Ukrainians, but also of the United States, the EU and other states,"
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The philanthropist also noted that his foundation is developing a program to help small farms for the next year.. In addition, the Buffett Foundation supports the investigation of the consequences of Russian aggression for the agricultural sector, as well as the development of a mechanism to compensate for losses..
" Mined fields prevent farmers from harvesting safely and normally. When Russia tries to hit the world by restricting food resources, it is a crime against the whole world,” Buffett said..
In turn, First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky thanked the guest for the support he provides to Ukraine, especially to its agricultural sector.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of irrigation technology, food security, as well as further steps to prevent the deterioration of the situation with food security in the world..
During a June visit to Kyiv, Howard Buffett met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy. His current visit became a substantive continuation of the conversation.
Howard Buffett is the son of Warren Buffett, who is in the top 5 richest people in the world according to Forbes with a fortune of $118 billion..