United States offers G7 partners to allocate additional $50 billion in aid to Ukraine — Bloomberg
The United States is negotiating with its partners in the Group of Seven on a new $50 billion aid package for Ukraine. Expenses are planned to be reimbursed from profits from frozen Russian assets, Bloomberg reports with reference to sources.
According to the outlet, the United States offers to lead a group of allies that will provide assistance to Ukraine, and insists on reaching an agreement during the meeting of G7 leaders in Italy in June. Discussions on this topic have been difficult, and agreements can take months, according to Bloomberg's sources.
The press services of the US Treasury Department and the White House National Security Council declined to comment. However, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen confirmed that such discussions are underway.
"Ideally, this is something we would like the entire G7 to participate in, be part of, not just have the United States doing it alone," the minister said.
According to the proposal, the costs of aid to Ukraine are planned to be reimbursed with profits from frozen Russian assets, which continue to accrue interest — mainly in Europe.