Ukraine’s Prime Minister had a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary
Source: Ukraine’s prime minister Denys Shmyhal
On March 26, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had a conversation with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron.
The parties discussed the escalation of Russia’s attacks on civilian infrastructure, as well as the necessary assistance to Ukraine.
An important topic in the conversation of government officials was the introduction of mechanisms that would make Russia pay for the crimes and destruction committed.
In addition, the parties raised the issue of creating a special international group with the participation of Ukraine, which will work out the legal ways necessary for confiscation of Russian assets.
‘Ukraine has already submitted its proposals. The International Register of Losses has been created. Next, we propose to create an International Compensation Commission and a compensation fund. Our position is clear: all frozen assets of Russia should be directed to the needs of our state,’ Shmyhal stated.
Denys Shmyhal also thanked the people of the United Kingdom and the British government for their support of Ukraine.
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