Ukraine has received $ 30 billion in financial aid since the beginning of the war
Since the beginning of the full-scale war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the total amount of declared and provided assistance to our country from international partners, as of mid-June, amounted to $ 30 billion.
According to Ukrinform, the region is in reports on Financial Stability for June 2022, promulgated by the National Bank.
“Partner of Ukraine also provides financial support for financial expenses. The amount of loans from the IMF, the EU, the EIB, the World Bank and foreign governments since the beginning of the war in mid-June exceeded $ 7 billion. In total, about $ 30 billion in financial assistance has been provided and announced, ”the statement reads.
It is noted that up to a third of the funds provided are non-repayable grants, and finally – low-interest loans and credit guarantees. This money is the main source of covering the state budget deficit, which arose against the background of military aggression from the Russian Federation.
The National Bank clarified that the financing of defense and social expenditures, as well as economic support, adds to the critical dependence on international aid and its timely receipt. required, to close the budget deficit requires 5 billion dollars a month. assistance.
As reported, the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Finance of Canada Christia Freeland and US Secretary of Finance Janet Ellen confirmed the decision to continue supporting Ukraine.