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Japan to allocate $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
Kyiv • UNNDec 25 2024, 02:08 PM • 42748 views
President Zelenskyy talks with Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Japan will provide Ukraine with $3 billion from frozen Russian assets and additional assistance for energy equipment.
- Japan will transfer another $3 billion to Ukraine, secured by frozen Russian assets.
- This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Telegram, UNN reports.UAWire
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Japan Discussed Continued Support for Ukraine
25 December 2024 - 16:32
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba.
- The Head of State congratulated Shigeru Ishiba on his appointment as Prime Minister and thanked Japan for all the humanitarian and financial aid provided to Ukraine in the total amount of USD 12 billion.
- In particular, the President noted the Japanese Government's decision to transfer to Ukraine an additional USD 3 billion secured by frozen Russian assets.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also welcomed the additional assistance for energy equipment and the construction of shelters approved by the Japanese Parliament.
The Head of State highlighted Russia’s mass attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas night. Therefore, protecting and restoring energy systems is a priority as Russia tries to leave Ukrainians without heat and light during winter.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Shigeru Ishiba condemned the DPRK's involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The Prime Minister stated that Japan takes this escalation extremely seriously, considering it a major security threat in the Indo-Pacific region, and is ready to increase sanctions pressure on the aggressor.
The President also thanked Japan for its readiness to work with the democratic world, particularly the new US Administration, to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine as soon as possible.
In addition, the parties agreed to meet and continue the dialogue.
Japan to transfer $3 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Zelensky says
In a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Zelensky expressed his gratitude for Japan's previous aid to Ukraine, which has totaled $12 billion and "makes it possible to save thousands of lives."
"I told Prime Minister Ishiba about Russia's massive shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas night and thanked Japan for its readiness to work toward achieving a just and lasting peace as soon as possible," Zelensky said.
Ukraine received $1 billion from Japan and the U.K. through the World Bank’s Growth Foundations Development Policy Loan (DPL) program on Dec. 24. The funds are intended for use in the social and humanitarian spheres.
- Zelensky also met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya during his visit to Kyiv back in mid-November. The two reportedly discussed Japan's growing concern over the reported presence of North Korean troops on the front line in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Author: The Kyiv Independent news desk
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Prime Minister Ishiba about Russia's massive shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas night and thanked Japan for its willingness to work to achieve a just and lasting peace as soon as possible.
I am grateful for the decision of the Government of Japan to transfer to Ukraine another $3 billion secured by frozen Russian assets, and for additional assistance for energy equipment and construction of shelters- Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
The Head of State also announced a meeting with Shigeru Ishiba to continue the dialogue.
Recall
Japan will provide Ukraine with a new energy sector assistance package through UNDP and JICA. The assistance includes gas turbines, generators, and other equipment to support the critical infrastructure of Kharkiv and Odesa.
“This money was stolen from us":
Peskov threatens to take legal action for transferring funds from russian assets to Ukraine
Kyiv • UNNDec 25 2024, 04:45 PM • 47705 views
Putin's spokesman calls the $1 billion worth of frozen russian assets transferred to Ukraine “stolen.” russia intends to launch a legal action over the transfer.
Russian presidential spokesman dmitry peskov described the money transferred to Ukraine as "stolen." He promised that Russia would try to get its billion back in court. This was reported by Interfax, UNN reported .
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It is noted that putin's spokesman peskov said that Ukraine "stole" from Russia a billion dollars that it received from the United States from frozen russian assets.
In Russian, this money was stolen from us. And those of our haversacks that are blocked are also blocked absolutely illegally. This is against all the rules and regulations- Peskov said.
- He assured that in the future Russia would launch a "judicial investigation" in connection with this transfer.
- He added that in the future, Russia will "use every opportunity to protect its rights and property rights.
Ukraine has received the first tranche of $1 billion from the frozen russian assets from the United States. This is part of a G7 initiative totaling $20 billion to be allocated by the United States.
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