The European Commission has transferred nearly €6 billion to Ukraine under a G7 credit line backed by proceeds from Russian assets, Ursula von der Leyen said. This is part of a broader package that Kiev is expected to receive by the end of the year.
Lithuanian Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas stated that the corruption scandal in Ukraine would not be a reason to halt assistance.
Dutch Finance Minister Eelko Heinen added that the fight against corruption should remain a permanent priority for Kiev.
By the end of the year, the EU has pledged to provide Ukraine with approximately €18 billion, which will be repaid from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, as part of a €45 billion G7 loan.
