American financier George Soros believes that Ukraine can be saved from collapse, if the West will give her $ 20 billion. Financial support, according to the expert, will be a crucial factor in the Ukrainian crisis.
George Soros thinks that the "Russian expansionism" threatens the EU, because it does not coincide with the values approved in Europe, reports the Guardian. Philanthropist sure that the favorites and residents of EU member States are not aware of all the dangers, which, in his opinion, comes from Russia.
Soros noted that relations between the member States of the European Union worsened and Russian President Vladimir Putin managed to build partnerships with those who do not prijateljstva" with the EU. In addition, the American expert believes that in the foreseeable future the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko may appoint as Prime Minister Pro-Russian configured politician. Taking into account that the West this assignment is unprofitable, the U.S. government should prevent similar developments.
Financier announced that in the interests of the West without delay to give $ 20 billion to the Ukrainian side. Funds will help Ukraine to repay public debt and to make reforms in the energy sector of the state. "If the EU will save Ukraine, you will save yourself," said George Soros.
As we informed the Melbourne Herald sun, 21 October in Brussels between Ukraine and the Russian Federation launched the negotiations to resolve the gas dispute. Open questions remain about the cost for the consumed gas. Unclear deadlines blue fuel and the conditions of its delivery. Earlier, the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko argued that Kiev agreed with Moscow winter cost of gas at $ 385 dollars per thousand cubic meters. Until the end of 2014 Russia expects to receive from the Ukraine about $ 4.5 billion, but doubt that Kiev will find the appropriate amount.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that the funds for Ukraine should not take from the state Treasury States of the European Union, and from the pockets of ordinary citizens. She insists to pay debts to Gazprom should European taxpayers.
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