KIEV, Feb. 20 - Ukrainian businessman and philanthropist Victor Pinchuk has committed to giving half or more of his fortune during his lifetime and after to philanthropic causes, joining the Giving Pledge, a philanthropic initiative founded in 2010 by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.

"Joining a group of dedicated people, and with the opportunity to learn from them, I look forward to my giving becoming more impactful," Pinchuk said.

"Investing half or more of my fortune in my lifetime and beyond into areas like education, healthcare, access to contemporary art and the promotion of my country, I will be investing in the next generation, those who will build the Ukraine and the world of tomorrow," he said.