European Commission president offers €50 billion in aid to Ukraine

The European Commission is ready to allocate €50 billion in financial aid to Ukraine in the form of grants, soft loans and guarantees.

According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the financial assistance is intended for the next four years, European Pravda reports.

"This financial reserve will allow us really to calibrate our financial support according to the evolution of the situation on the ground," she said.

Von der Leyen stated that this assistance would provide perspective and predictability for the government in Kyiv and "encourage other donors to step up."

According to Bloomberg, the proposed package aims to consolidate aid used for wage payments, pensions, and certain government services with expenses related to the restoration of critical infrastructure.

A conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine will take place in London on June 21-22.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that during the conference, the government will focus on three main aspects: rapid recovery, attracting private investment and regional development.