The Plan to Compensate for Expenses
The plan is to compensate for expenses by using the income from frozen Russian assets.
US Seeks G7 Support for Aid to Ukraine
The United States is in talks with close G7 partners to persuade them to collectively allocate up to $50 billion in aid to Ukraine. This was reported by Bloomberg.
Difficulties in Negotiations
According to journalists, the costs of this aid will be offset by unexpected revenues from frozen Russian assets. The negotiations are facing difficulties, and it may take months to reach an agreement.
Strong Support for Ukraine
The article notes that the plan demonstrates Washington’s strong support for Ukraine, even after the US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Kyiv.
Calls for G7 Involvement
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that Washington wants all G7 countries to be involved in using frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine, not just the United States alone.
European Concerns and US Efforts
Most European countries are against the direct confiscation of Russian assets and are skeptical of proposals that could undermine the stability of the euro or provoke a «response» from Russia. US efforts are focused on providing Ukraine with maximum support quickly through more efficient mobilization of income obtained from frozen Russian assets.
