$20 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
The US Treasury Department said Tuesday it disbursed a $20 billion loan to support Ukraine, which will be repaid using the profits generated from immobilized Russian central bank assets.
The funds are part of a broader agreement among Group of Seven nations to lend $50 billion to Ukraine. Under the agreed mechanism, the US, EU and other G-7 nations will each provide a loan to Kyiv that will be repaid with profits generated by the roughly $280 billion of frozen funds, most of which are held in Europe.
will provide Ukraine a critical infusion of support as it defends its country against an unprovoked war of aggression,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.
“The $50 billion collectively being provided by the G-7 through this initiative will help ensure Ukraine has the resources it needs to sustain emergency services, hospitals, and other foundations of its brave resistance,” Yellen said.
The US portion of the loan was disbursed to a World Bank fund, which will be in charge of distributing the money.
Bloomberg 10 December 2024
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