Key Facts
• President Zelensky attended the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Italy, on July 10.
• The conference included representatives from 100 countries and over 2,500 private companies.
• Zelensky emphasized the need to stop Russian drone and missile attacks.
• He highlighted intensified Russian attacks, including a large-scale strike on Kyiv the previous day.
• Zelensky urged for more investment to prevent funding shortages in drone production.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced approximately $3.9 billion in EU support.
• The conference secured a total of over $12 billion in additional aid for Ukraine.
Summary
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome, President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased international support to counter escalating Russian attacks. The event, attended by representatives from 100 nations and over 2,500 private companies, focused on Ukraine’s recovery and defense needs. Zelensky stressed the urgency of halting Russian drone and missile strikes, citing a recent large-scale attack on Kyiv. He appealed for further investment to sustain drone production, warning against potential funding shortages. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged $3.9 billion in EU aid, contributing to a total of over $12 billion in new support commitments. The conference underscored global efforts to assist Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
