Japan to provide Ukraine with another $3 billion from frozen assets of the russian federation

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba, during which he thanked him for the decision to transfer another $3 billion secured by frozen russian assets to Ukraine.

“I spoke with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba. I congratulated him on his election as head of government and thanked the Japanese people for all the large-scale humanitarian and financial assistance totaling $12 billion, which allows us to save thousands of lives,” Zelenskyy said.

He told Prime Minister Ishiba about russia's massive shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas night and thanked Japan for its willingness to work to achieve a just and lasting peace as soon as possible.

“I am grateful for the decision of the Japanese government to transfer another $3 billion to Ukraine, secured by frozen russian assets, and for additional assistance for energy equipment and construction of shelters. We agreed to meet to continue the dialogue,” the President summarized the conversation.

Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's telegram channel