Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine: We need American support

The Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine added:

• Budget support will reach 39 billion euros, and we expect to receive 18 billion euros this year.
• Ukraine's budget is higher than this amount and this year we need more than 37 billion US dollars, but this helps us a lot in our flexibility and economic stability.
• We expect to have the first package in March, and the government is working with partners on an agreement for the transition period.
• Funding under this investment program cannot be used for military purposes, but rather for social matters.

• This Ukrainian plan will have a positive impact, with our hope that we will see economic growth and that the business climate will be better.
• Our European partners have contributed to the stability of our economy, but 18 billion euros is not enough to cover all our needs.
• We need American help too.
• Our partners understand our position on our need for rapid financial support, and are confident that we will receive it.
• We have taken the necessary steps to ensure that the budget deficit will not affect the economic situation.
• We transferred some money from the military side to the economic side. We urgently need the support of partners, especially the United States.
• We always continue with reforms and this is a major priority for my colleagues in the government.