Prime Minister discusses support for Ukraine with Finance Ministers of UK, Germany and France in Washington
Оn the sidelines of the Spring Meetings in Washington, the Prime Minister of Ukraine held meetings with the Finance Ministers of the United Kingdom, Germany and France. During the meetings, the Head of Ukrainian Government raised the issue of financial support for Ukraine and cooperation within the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform.
Discussions with Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt focused on the main aspects of cooperation in the restoration of Ukraine, the imposition of sanctions against russia and the confiscation of frozen assets of the aggressor.
With Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner, Denys Shmyhal discussed the continuation of German Government’s support programmes. The meeting also focused on the restrictions against russia’s nuclear industry. The Prime Minister thanked for the intention to allocate over EUR 3 billion in additional funding this year and over EUR 5 billion in long-term military support.
France also plans to provide EUR 2 billion in long-term funding. Denys Shmyhal expressed his gratitude for this in a conversation with Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. Part of these funds will be used for recovery.
The Finance Ministers pledged to support Ukraine for as long as necessary.