Condition for economic aid to Ukraine from the EU on reforms Kiev, said in the night from Thursday to Friday, the Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel.
" We want to help Ukraine, but the Condition for this is an actual economic reforms in Ukraine, energetic and large-scale illegal activities of officials. I think, expect and citizens of Ukraine, " Merkel said at a press conference during the meeting of the EU at the highest level.
She also said that military aid to Ukraine was not discussed. In regards to economic assistance, the main rules and elements of the programme laid down by the IMF, and the EU will act in conjunction with the IMF.
" I'll be glad when the major reforms take effect, then we'd have the space for participation of the IMF and the EU will see what kind of macro-financial assistance it will be able to add, " said Merkel. She noted that further steps to aid Ukraine was not discussed in detail.
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