Ukrainian PM, EU top official discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict, fresh aid
Nov 19, 2022
Kiev [Ukraine],
Speaking at a press conference after their talks, Shmyhal said that Russia's attacks have disabled about 50 percent of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Due to the ongoing energy crisis, Ukraine needs more support from partners, including the supplies of energy equipment and additional financial assistance, Shmyhal said.
For his part, Dombrovskis said that the European Union (EU) plans to provide up to 18 billion euros (about 18.65 billion U.S. dollars) in financial aid to Ukraine next year.
The assistance is set to be approved next month, and Ukraine may receive the first tranche as soon as January 2023, Dombrovskis said.
Dombrovskis arrived in Kiev earlier in the day for talks with Ukrainian authorities.
Source: Xinhua
