(Finance) – Ukraine calls, the West responds, despite the complication of the geopolitical picture with the war in Israel. The US and EU have confirmed their willingness to support the war of resistance of Kievin parallel with support for Israel.
“We are grateful to all the leaders and nations who have supported Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion. It is important now to ensure continuity of support because resilience depends on it“, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyspeaking via video link at the assembly of the IMF and the World Bank in Marrakech (Morocco).
The Ukrainian leader then asked the international community for a five-point support which includes: le sanctionsthe confiscation of Russian assets, long-term guarantees on aid To the country, investment guarantees private individuals headed to Ukraine e full autonomy in management and reporting of funds received.
The United States they confirmed full support for Ukraine. “Let me make it clear that the U.S they will support Ukraine for as long as necessary“the Treasury Secretary said Janet Yellen.
“We can certainly do both and we will do both.”confirmed the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, in a press conference at NATO, speaking about aid to the two countries at war. The USA – he added – will send a new weapons package to Ukraine for a value of 200 million dollarscomprising Aim-9M air defense missiles, Himars ammunition, artillery rounds, small arms and more than 16 million rounds of ammunition.
The EU also confirmed its commitment to Ukraine. “Ukraine’s economy is in a better condition than expected a year ago,” the economy commissioner said Paolo Gentiloniadding “recent economic developments, including an upward revision of growth this year, rapidly slowing inflation and strong reserve building, show the effectiveness” of international support.