According to Reuters, the press service of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine issued a statement on December 25 announcing that Ukraine had received a total of 13$400 million in international aid. This assistance is funded from a number of sources, including 10$8.6 billion in loans, Norway** provided 1Of the $900 million grant, the United States** provided $50 million and Switzerland** provided $20 million.
In its statement, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine specifically emphasized that this aid will be used to cover part of the expenditures of the state budget, especially in the payment of pensions and the payment of salaries to ** staff. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that Ukraine** can continue to fulfil its basic responsibilities with regard to social security in the current difficult times.
Commenting on the aid, Ukrainian Finance Minister Marchenko said: "International financial assistance is of great significance for maintaining the financial and economic stability of Ukraine. This funding allows us to prioritize social spending during the war, thus ensuring that our people receive the necessary support during this challenging time. Marchenko's remarks underscore the importance of international aid in Ukraine's current predicament, and also express Ukraine's determination to continue to fulfill its social responsibilities.