Damage to Ukrainian infrastructure caused by Russia’s aggression already exceeds $600 billion, according to Sybiha
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According to World Bank estimates, the damage caused by Russia to Ukraine’s infrastructure exceeds $600 billion. Ukraine is calling for more active discussion of mechanisms for using frozen Russian assets to rebuild the country.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha made this statement during a press conference with his Belgian counterpart, Maxime Prévot, in Kyiv, according to a “Shelter” correspondent.
According to World Bank estimates, as of today, the damage caused by Russia to Ukrainian infrastructure amounts to more than $600 billion
Andriy Sibiga Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
According to him, it is difficult for Ukraine to overcome the consequences of Russian aggression on its own, since the war affects more than just the Ukrainian state.
Ukraine is currently holding the line, defending the freedom of all of Europe, and paying the highest price in the process: the lives of its soldiers
Andriy Sibiga Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Sybiga emphasized that one of the key areas of support for Ukraine should be the use of frozen Russian assets.
We believe that now is the time to actively revisit the issue of frozen assets to discuss clear legal mechanisms for how they can be used by Ukraine
Andriy Sybiga Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
He added that frozen Russian funds could significantly strengthen Ukraine, so Kyiv plans to actively discuss this issue with European and other partners and expects concrete decisions.
As a reminder, Andriy Sibiga criticized UNICEF over reports of children killed and injured during the war in Ukraine and Russia. In his view, the organization’s wording creates a false impression of equality between the aggressor and the victim.
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Victoria Viter news feed editor
All materialsShe studied at the School of Journalism at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. She has over 5 years of experience in journalism. She specializes in breaking news and socially significant topics. Her focus is on city life, the work of government agencies, and people’s stories. She has worked for the Polish publication *Wprost*, *Lviv News Manufactory*, *Sykhiv.Media*, and *Informer*.
Yeva Slastnova journalist
All materialsShe studied at the School of Journalism at the Boris Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University, majoring in "International Journalism." She worked at NV for three years.