We expect G7 countries to promptly develop technical procedures for transferring $50 billion of Russian assets to Ukraine - Shmyhal

We expect G7 countries to promptly develop technical procedures for transferring $50 billion of Russian assets to Ukraine - Shmyhal

Kyiv  •  UNN

July 30 2024, 11:13 AM  •  23154 views

The Prime Minister of Ukraine expects the G7 to quickly develop procedures for the transfer of $50 billion from Russian assets. These funds are important for covering Ukraine's budget expenditures in 2025.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says he expects the G7 to quickly develop technical procedures for the transfer of $50 billion of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, which is an important resource for covering 2025 budget expenditures.

He said this at a government meeting on Tuesday, UNN reports .

We expect that the G7 countries will quickly develop technical procedures for the transfer of $50 billion of Russian assets to Ukraine. This is an important resource for 2025 to cover critical budget expenditures. Ukraine continues to insist on full confiscation of Russian funds in the West

- Shmyhal says.

He emphasizes that the aggressor must be held accountable for its crimes in the literal sense of the word. This will help the international community create effective deterrence against wars of aggression. The principle of “Russia must pay” is also implemented through the International Compensation Mechanism, in particular through the Register of Damages for Ukraine.

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- the Prime Minister added.

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The G7 countries may conclude a framework agreement by October 2024 to provide Kyiv with a $50 billion loan from Russia's frozen assets. This was stated by European Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni.