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MoUJun 26, 2026, 01:02 PM

VEON's Kyivstar Signs MoU with Ukraine for AI Data Center

AI Summary

VEON's subsidiary, Kyivstar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine to significantly advance the country's digital infrastructure and economy. This collaboration includes exploring the establishment of a sovereign, AI-ready data center in Ukraine, with VEON providing financial backing and global expertise. The initiative, signed at the 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference, aims to strengthen technological sovereignty, catalyze investment, and support long-term economic growth in Ukraine. Kyivstar plans to integrate any investment into its existing capital expenditure framework.

Key Highlights

  • Kyivstar signed an MoU with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
  • The MoU aims to advance Ukraine's digital infrastructure and economy.
  • Collaboration includes exploring a sovereign, AI-ready data center in Ukraine.
  • VEON is expected to provide financial backing and global expertise for implementation.
  • The MoU was signed at the 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk.
  • The initiative seeks to strengthen Ukraine's technological sovereignty in AI.
  • Kyivstar intends to fund any investment within its existing capital expenditure plans.