Ukraine requires confiscation of assets of the Russian Federation: Shmigal told what they want to spend money

The prime minister expressed gratitude to the US for G7 leadership in this matter. According to him, Kiev plans to focus on "urgent needs". Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmigal told what needs frozen funds from frozen assets of the Russian Federation will be spent. This was known from his publication on social networks from April 17. The Prime Minister noted that the government insists on the use of hostile assets to strengthen and restore Ukraine.

"In the face of limited resources, we will focus on urgent needs, such as the repair of energy and critical infrastructure," - said Shmigal. On April 18, he announced that he discussed the importance of confiscation of assets of the Russian Federation and their direction for the needs of Ukraine with the director of the International Monetary Fund Christalina Georgieva.

The Prime Minister stressed that Ukraine is grateful to Washington for consultation with G7 countries on confiscation of frozen Russian assets. "From the start of a full -scale war, the United States has committed almost $ 45 billion in the field of defense. We received 55 packages of military support. About $ 22. 9 billion grants. We value it extremely," Shmigal added.