Shmyhal: We have finally seen progress in unblocking aid from the US

Shmyhal: We have finally seen progress in unblocking aid from the US

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During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed unblocking military and financial aid, American investment in the Ukrainian economy, and the use of frozen russian assets.

During the visit to the United States, 3 important topics were discussed: unblocking military and financial assistance from America, US investment in the Ukrainian economy, and the use of russian frozen assets. This was reported by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, according to UNN.

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According to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, during his visit to the United States, three key topics were discussed, namely unblocking military and financial assistance from American partners, US investments in the Ukrainian economy, and the use of Russian frozen assets.

We have finally seen progress in unblocking US aid. The bill provides for $61 billion to support Ukraine

 - said Denys Shmyhal.

According to the information, a significant portion of this amount will be earmarked for military needs, $7.8 billion for budget support, and more than $1.5 billion for economic assistance.

During his visit, Denys Shmyhal also held personal meetings with key Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress, including Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer, Mitchell McConnell, Roger Wicker and the Senate Ukrainian Caucus.

We have received assurances of support for the draft laws from both parties. We expect this large aid package from the United States to be voted on in the near future 

- emphasized Denys Shmyhal.

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