Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday launched a worldwide fundraising campaign to help his country. According to him, the money raised will be used to “win the war” against Russia and rebuild infrastructure damaged by the conflict.
“With one click, you can donate money to help our defenders, save our civilians and rebuild Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote in English in a video posted on his Twitter account. Said. It also announced the launch of the United24 platform where contributions can be made. “Every donation counts for victory,” he said.
“Only together we have the potential to stop the war and rebuild what Russia has destroyed,” Zelensky said, before adding that Ukraine will “forever remember” the contributions.
According to the president, “all funds will be transferred to the national bank of Ukraine and allocated to the relevant ministries.” Zelensky insisted that his government would provide “every 24 hours” updates on how the money was used.
The platform’s website (u24.gov.ua) explains that the funds will be distributed to meet the country’s “defense”, “medical care” and “reconstruction of Ukraine” needs.
international donation conference
The launch of “world crowdfunding” to help Ukraine was made by the head of state on the same day that the international community reiterated its financial support for Kiev. According to Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, pledges of US$6.5 billion have already been raised at the donor conference for Ukraine, held in Warsaw on Thursday.
Speaking at the opening of the meeting chaired by Poland and Sweden in partnership with the European Union and with the participation of the United Nations, European Council President Charles Michel said, “You are not alone. We are with you.” “We will help rebuild your country and your economy, your homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, for a prosperous future in a secure Ukraine. This is not a long-term theoretical vision. Rebuilding begins today,” he insisted. Michel.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also benefited from the conference. 200 million more humanitarian aid from the EU, that ? The financial contribution of the European bloc since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24 is 4 billion.
French President Emmanuel Macron said in a video broadcast during the conference that France had also increased the value of aid from $1.7 billion to $2 billion.
source: Noticias
