Zelenskiy, who attended the conference held in Berlin on the reconstruction of Ukraine via video link, said, “Thousands of houses, schools, streets, train stations and nuclear power plants were burned down. Therefore, investment in Ukraine is an investment in the EU country of the future. Europe, but only together with Ukraine. Ukraine is fighting against Russia to defend the security of Europe.” said.
“HE DESTROYED MORE THAN A THIRD”
Zelenskiy said Russian missiles and Iranian drones destroyed “more than a third” of his country’s energy sector.
Stating that investments in hospitals, schools, transportation routes and other vital infrastructures should be made urgently, Zelenskiy said, “More than a third of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure was destroyed by missile attacks. This part of the reconstruction cannot be postponed until after the war. Ukraine needs money now for this. The restructuring fund, which is being considered by the G7, which consists of industrialized countries coming from Turkey, should start its work from next month. he said.
Stating that there is a financial need of 38 billion dollars to balance the budget deficit next year, Zelenskiy pointed out that with this money, teachers, doctors and pensions will be paid especially with this money.
RECONSTRUCTION OF HOUSINGS IN UKRAINE: “WE DID NOT TAKE A SINGLE CENT”
Pointing out that there is a great need for the rebuilding of houses in Ukraine, Zelenskiy said, “As of now, we have not received a single penny. Therefore, I ask you to make the necessary decision today.”
Emphasizing that the EU will also secure its own future by helping Ukraine, Zelenskiy said, “Once we liberate all of our lands from the Russian invaders, the EU will be able to replace Russian energy resources with our help, and potentially tens of gigawatts of electricity exports will be one of the pillars of European climate policy.” used the phrases. (AA)