Following an online summit on February 24, G7 leaders pledged to help Ukraine meet its “emergency financial needs” and participate in post-war reconstruction.
sauce: G7 Leaders' Statement, quoted in the European Pravda newspaper
G7 leaders stressed that Russia “must not succeed in destroying Ukraine's economy to compensate for its battlefield failures.”
Quote: “We will help Ukraine meet its urgent financial needs and support other vulnerable countries severely affected by the effects of the Russian war,” the two leaders said.
In this context, the G7 leaders endorsed the European Union's approval of a four-year 50 billion euro macro-financial support program for Ukraine and the provision of imminent budgetary support by Japan in the first quarter of 2024 and a new welcomed. Canada announces funding.
The G7 leaders “seek approval for additional support to fill Ukraine's remaining budget gap for 2024,” it added.
Furthermore, the G7 reiterated its commitment to rebuilding Ukraine. They will continue to work with major donors and plan to hold new recovery conferences in Berlin in 2024 and Rome in 2025.
Macro-financial support for Ukraine in 2024 is facing difficulties due to delays in approving additional funding in the US Congress. The final decision could include only military support.
Ukraine spends a large part of its domestic revenues on military purposes and is therefore highly dependent on macro-financial aid from partner countries.
Furthermore, the G7 leaders stated: They will never recognize the results of the so-called election The occupied territories of Ukraine are occupied by Russia.
“We will never, in the past or in the future, recognize the so-called 'elections' and their results held by Russia on the territory of Ukraine. Russia's stated intention to hold voting for the presidential election in Ukrainian territory “This is an outrageous violation of the law,” the G7 leaders emphasized.
they also promise make efforts to bring Russia and its people to justice Commit to the release of civilians and prisoners of war illegally detained by Russia for crimes against Ukraine, including through special tribunals.
“we Continue to support displaced persons and refugees in Ukraine And protect those in need. We reiterate our support for the Council of Europe's Ukraine Victims Register,” the G7 leaders added.
reminder: Earlier this week, the relevant committee of the European Parliament endorsed the decision to create a multi-year financial support program for Ukraine worth 50 billion euros.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU plans to provide the first funds to Ukraine in March.
