US Secretary of the Treasury Yellen visits Ukraine

According to the US Treasury Department statement, Yellen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal during their visit.

In her meeting with Zelenskiy, Yellen discussed continued US economic support for Ukraine to continue providing vital essential services, including the first transfer of $1.25 billion of $9.9 billion budget support to be provided in the first three quarters of 2023, according to the statement. received was transferred.

“WE WILL BE WITH UKRAINE”

Yellen, in her speech at the meeting, emphasized that Ukraine’s fight is her own fight, saying: “I brought a clear message to kyiv from President Biden and the American people; We will support Ukraine no matter how long it takes.” he performed the assessment of it.

Stating that the US is proud to be Ukraine’s largest donor, Yellen noted that the US has provided nearly $50 billion in aid to Ukraine so far.

Emphasizing that she focused on her close partnerships to provide financial and budgetary support during her visit to Kiev, Yellen said, “So far we have provided more than $14 billion in financial aid. We will provide more than $8 billion in additional financial support in the coming months.” She used the phrase.

“INVEST IN GLOBAL SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY”

Noting that the US is determined to provide the security assistance it needs for Ukraine’s defense, Yellen said the US and the global coalition will continue to take steps to fill the gaps in the face of Russia’s military and economic attack. .

Defining this as an “investment in global security and democracy,” Yellen noted that it is more vital than ever that the world redouble its commitment to support Ukraine and the cause of freedom.

ZELENSKY’S EXPLANATION

Zelenskiy, in his post on his Telegram account, claimed that he met with Yellen, who was visiting Ukraine to network.

Recalling that the United States provides significant financial and military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskiy said: “Since the first days of this war, the United States has strongly supported us not only as weapons but also on the financial front. We really appreciate that.” he used the phrase.

Stating that he had an important meeting with Yellen, Zelenskiy said that sanctions against Russia should be increased.

“We appreciate the systematic steps to increase the pressure of sanctions against the aggressor state (Russia). Sanctions must be further strengthened to deprive Russia of its ability to finance the war.” (AA)