Japan to transfer additional $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
The Japanese government has decided to transfer another $3 billion secured by frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to support energy and humanitarian projects.
This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a telegram, Censor.NET reports.
"I spoke with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba. I congratulated him on his election as head of government and thanked the Japanese people for all the large-scale humanitarian and financial assistance totaling $12 billion, which allows us to save thousands of lives," the president said.
These funds will be used to restore power, purchase equipment and build shelters for civilians.
"I am grateful for the decision of the Japanese government to transfer another USD 3 billion to Ukraine secured by frozen Russian assets and for additional assistance for energy equipment and construction of shelters. We agreed to meet to continue the dialogue," Zelensky summarized.
Earlier it was reported that the G7 countries plan to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan by the end of the year under the guarantee of profits from frozen Russian assets.
