The White House announced on Wednesday that the Group of Seven (G7) nations are progressing with a substantial $50 billion loan package intended for Ukraine, which is to be secured by Russian assets that have been frozen.
This financial support was agreed upon by the leaders of these affluent democracies earlier this year as part of their commitment to assist Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict triggered by Russia’s invasion.
The loan will utilize interest generated from the profits of Russia’s frozen central bank holdings as its backing.
Daleep Singh, who serves as the deputy national security adviser for international economics, revealed that the United States plans to contribute $20 billion towards this initiative.
The remaining $30 billion is set to be sourced from allies including the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan, among others.
“It’s important to emphasize that this is an unprecedented step,” Singh remarked, highlighting the uniqueness of this financial arrangement.
This significant financial package reflects the G7 nations’ determination to provide enduring support to Ukraine as the country continues to defend itself against external aggression.
The involvement of international partners underscores a unified stance among wealthy democracies in addressing the crisis and bolstering Ukraine’s economy during these challenging times.