The meeting participants recalled the decision made by all EU member states to direct in favor of Ukraine the proceeds generated from the blocked assets of the Russian Federation in Europe.
On June 5, the finance ministers of the Eurogroup countries held a virtual meeting on the eve of the G7 summit and confirmed their readiness to further provide financial assistance to Ukraine, in particular, through proceeds from Russian financial assets frozen in the EU. This was announced following the meeting of the President of the Eurogroup, Minister of Public Expenditure and Reform of Ireland Paschal Donohoe, Ukrinform reports.
“We reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine and remain committed to helping Ukraine respond to its emerging financial needs at the meeting that noted last month the unanimous decision of all EU member states to channel the excess proceeds from blocked Russian assets in Europe to Ukraine In consideration, in their discussion, the ministers expressed gratitude to the G7 partners for their constructive engagement, and also expressed full support for its continuation,” the European Council said.
In this virtual meeting, the ministers of the Eurogroup countries were reportedly informed about the results of the discussion held in the Italian city of Stresa at the level of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors before the summit with the participation of the G7 leaders.
We remind you that the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky will participate online or offline in the G7 summit, which will take place in Italy on June 13-15.
It was previously reported that one of the main topics of the G7 summit is the strengthening of air defense with additional systems and missiles for them.
Source: korrespondent
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