US Proposes Up to $1 Billion Financial Aid to Ukraine

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The U.S. government is proposing loan guarantees of up to $1 billion (approximately 1.2 trillion KRW) to support Ukraine's reform agenda and continued engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on the 14th (local time) that "(through this) we will strengthen Ukraine's capacity to ensure economic stability, growth, and prosperity in the face of Russia's destabilizing actions."

He added, "This measure builds on the assistance provided by the U.S., its allies, the Group of Seven (G7), and international financial institutions in recent years to help protect Ukraine's economy amid pressure from Russia."

Previously, the U.S. guaranteed loans of $1 billion three times between 2014 and 2016 for Ukraine and has provided over $2 billion in development aid since 2014.

Secretary Blinken also explained regarding support for Ukraine, "The U.S. Export-Import Bank is investing up to $3 billion for the procurement of goods and services, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) has currently established an investment portfolio totaling about $800 million."

He said, "We are exploring additional measures to support Ukraine and its people, and we will continue to work closely with Congress to advance these efforts."

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