More ways are needed to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's benefit - Zelenskyy
Illustrative photo: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
More ways are needed to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's benefit, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy said he held a phone call today with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
"I thanked her for the strong State of the Union Address and the clear message regarding €6 billion for drone production in Ukraine. We must find even more ways to use frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine," the President said.
Von der Leyen, in turn, informed him about joint work with US partners to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
"We also discussed support for Ukrainian children. Ursula confirmed that the EU will help finance free meals for schoolchildren. We coordinated further steps for the return of abducted children," Zelenskyy added.
EU to provide €6 billion for drones for Ukraine
Earlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will allocate €6 billion from frozen Russian assets and create a new cooperation format, the Drone Alliance.
"We call it Qualitative Military Edge. It will support investment in the capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces," von der Leyen said.
