Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal expressed his country’s hope for additional international support to restore the destruction caused by the Russian military operation, noting that Kyiv expects additional financial support from its foreign partners by the end of this year in the amount of 12 to 16 billion dollars. he is dealing with a new reality.

Shmyhal said in a statement that “Ukraine has been able to maintain its financial stability thanks to foreign aid, which has already reached $14 billion,” but noted that “Kyiv has had to direct more than 40 percent of its budget expenditures, equivalent to $11.51 billion. dollars for the military.

These statements came as President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the participation of about 60 countries and international organizations via the Internet in an international conference on Crimea, including about 40 presidents and prime ministers, and Polish President Andrzej Duda will take part in events during time of his visit to Kyiv.

Since the end of February last year, Ukraine has received about $15 billion in military aid, but is hoping to receive more funds to start rebuilding areas hit by clashes with Russian forces.