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04/18/2024April 18, 2024
EU hosts conference to strategize investment in Ukraine
The is organizing the “Ukraine’s Future Summit 2024” in Brussels on Thursday, marking another step in with Europe.
The summit will bring together corporate leaders to explore opportunities for EU-based companies to invest in Ukraine.
Discussions will focus on key sectors of the Ukrainian economy, with an emphasis on promoting sustainable development and strengthening economic ties between the EU and Ukraine.
Those attending include Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Oleksii Sobolev, European Commission’s Gert Jan Koopman and Volker Oel from the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
This event follows the EU’s decision in December last year to begin , a move Ukrainian President described as “a victory for Ukraine. A victory for all of Europe.”
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04/18/2024April 18, 2024
Scholz asks EU countries to send more Patriot systems to Ukraine
German Chancellor called on EU leaders on Wednesday to send more Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine after Kyiv said it is running out of weaponry to .
Scholz emphasized the urgency of immediate action at an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, while reiterating commitment to support Kyiv’s defense against intensified Russian attacks.
“Now it is about doing it quickly and not at some point in the future,” the German leader said.
Germany announced on Saturday its decision to supply a Patriot air defense system following appeals for aid to counter Russian bombardments.
, addressing EU leaders via video link, highlighted a recent attack in
Amid ongoing Russian strikes, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also urged member states to prioritize .
“If allies face a choice between meeting NATO capability targets and providing more aid to Ukraine, my message is clear: Send more to Ukraine,” Stoltenberg said.
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