Ukraine expects to receive long-term assistance from partner countries, which will be used for covering budgetary expenses and military support for our country. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the end-of-year press conference in Kyiv.
"This is long-term assistance, and it serves various purposes: some for humanitarian aid, some for economic support, and social payments. But a significant portion of this aid from these countries is military assistance to Ukraine. I have confidence in our partners, and I believe that we have done nearly everything," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to him, such support will help offset certain risks.
"What is certain today is that Belgium, Denmark, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, France, Germany, Sweden, and Japan are helping. This indicates a strong foundation. If we face any risks, we will count on the respective amounts," noted the President.
A number of recent foreign visits by the Head of State resulted in agreements on additional supplies of air defense equipment, artillery, and ammunition to Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that substantial work with partners is currently underway to allocate financial assistance to Ukraine.
"I am confident that the United States will not let us down and that what we have agreed upon with the United States will be fully implemented," the Head of State said.
The President also expressed confidence that the European Union will pass a decision to provide €50 billion in aid to Ukraine.
"Now it's a matter of timing. The first 1.5 billion, I think, will come this week. As for the 50 billion, I'm confident that a decision will be made in the very near future when they convene. It has been arranged in a way that even if there's support for a package of 50 billion minus one, there are other mechanisms in place to ensure that Ukraine receives these 50 billion," noted Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
At the same time, he emphasized that assistance from our partners is needed right now, as the situation at the front remains difficult, and our troops need weapons and ammunition.
