Because of the “steady Russian assaults, Ukraine wants lasting help from the European Union,” writes Von der Leyen on X. Friday’s dedication is “one other important contribution from the EU to Ukraine’s restoration.”
Ukraine itself could determine the place the cash shall be spent, mentioned Von der Leyen later throughout a joint press convention with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The billions present Ukraine with monetary stability, mentioned the politician. The cash comes from frozen Russian property, Von der Leyen mentioned. In response to her, it’s proper that aggressor Russia helps pay for Ukraine’s restoration.
Von der Leyen expects the cash to be transferred rapidly, she mentioned throughout the press convention.
The mortgage nonetheless must be permitted by the European Parliament and by a certified majority of EU member states. Because of this the proposal should be supported by at the very least 15 of the 27 member states, which collectively signify at the very least 65 % of the whole EU inhabitants. The mortgage is a part of a broader plan of over 44 billion euros to assist Ukraine, on which the US and the G7 earlier reached an settlement.
Ukraine will use the cash for weapons corresponding to drones and air protection, setting up bunkers at colleges, and defending the nation’s vitality provide, mentioned Zelensky.
He urged Von der Leyen to maintain up the stress on Russia by imposing extra sanctions. “We should not enable Russia to adapt to the sanctions.”
(September 20)
