By Sasha Vakulina, Meabh Mc Mahon, Foteini Doulgkeri, David Walsh, Richard Good, Rebekah Daunt • Updated: 17/01/2023
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First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, left, and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a consultation on the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2023
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‘Europe pulled together when it mattered the most’ mentioned Ursula von der Leyen in a unique cope with on the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
In her opening phrases, the President of the European Commission praised the folks of Ukraine for his or her ‘moral and physical courage’ amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
“In this last year, your country has moved the world and inspired all of Europe. And I can assure you that Europe will always stand with you” mentioned von der Leyen.
The President additionally reiterated the European Commission’s announcement on Monday that it’s handing over €3 billion in monetary beef up which will likely be a part of an €18 billion beef up package deal for Ukraine in 2023. This sum will assist beef up hospitals and faculties, and pay wages and pensions.
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- Until Friday 20 January, global leaders and individuals of civil society will talk about the sector’s major demanding situations below the theme “Cooperation in a Fragmented World”
- Euronews has newshounds Sasha Vakulina, Meabh Mc Mahon, Foteini Doulgkeri and David Walsh at the floor
- On Tuesday, the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, British actor, Idris Elba, and Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, will likely be amongst the ones provide, along side greater than 50 heads of state and govt
