The suffering of the Ukrainian people whose country was attacked by Russia has brought sympathy from the world's citizens. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Swedish Prime Minister, Magdalena Andersson, host the International Donors Conference for Ukraine in Warsaw on Thursday, May 5.

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This activity was initiated by the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Magdalena Andersson. They work closely with the President of the Council of Europe, Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

The aim of the initiative is to raise humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the Polish Embassy in Jakarta said Thursday, May 5.

The meeting was held and attended by Heads of State and Government, with the participation of a number of representatives of global business groups and financial institutions.

The conference initiated a number of fundraising activities for Ukraine in the next few months, according to a statement from the Polish Embassy.

The conference aims to raise funds for the growing humanitarian aid needs in Ukraine.

Poland and Sweden hope that other partner countries will jointly respond to the increasingly dire humanitarian situation in Ukraine. At this time, real solidarity is needed to support the Ukrainian people.

According to the United Nations, the 13 million people residing in Ukraine are in need of vital humanitarian assistance; including tents; food and drug supply.

European Council President Charles Michel said he hoped the conference could be a starting point for a “Marshall Plan” for Ukraine, referring to a US-sponsored plan that helped revive European economies after World War II.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, addressing the conference by video, echoed Michel in saying that funds for Ukraine mirror the Marshall Plan and repeated the hope that Ukraine could join the EU. He said the funding that Ukraine is receiving would be an investment in security for the entire region.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said “hundreds of billions of euros and reforms” are needed to build Ukraine anew and pave its way into the EU.

Google and COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca joined the nations in pledging aid.

Conference for Ukraine at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, on May 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Michal Dyjuk)
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — War-ravaged Ukraine received pledges for $6.5 billion more in humanitarian aid Thursday at an international donor’s conference in Warsaw that sought to get Ukrainians urgent help while still planning for the country’s post-war reconstruction.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, a co-host of the conference, said $6.5 billion was raised in donations from countries and businesses, many of whom attended in person and others who made their pledges remotely. His co-host, Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, said the sum exceeded their expectations.

Much of the world has responded to the war in Ukraine with an outpouring of humanitarian support. But as the war drags on, the humanitarian needs in Ukraine have grown even more acute. In addition to thousands of killed in the war, millions of people have been displaced.

Morawiecki said Ukraine needs over 12,000 tons of humanitarian aid every day, but that only 3,000 tons are getting through. He said the conference shows that the world is not indifferent to Russia’s “genocidal war.”

Andersson said the aim was to help Ukraine both now and later. “Ukraine will win this war and we will stand by your side,” she said.

ar-ravaged Ukraine received pledges for $6.5 billion more in humanitarian aid Thursday at an international donor’s conference in Warsaw that sought to get Ukrainians urgent help while still planning for the country’s post-war reconstruction.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, a co-host of the conference, said $6.5 billion was raised in donations from countries and businesses, many of whom attended in person and others who made their pledges remotely. His co-host, Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, said the sum exceeded their expectations.

Much of the world has responded to the war in Ukraine with an outpouring of humanitarian support. But as the war drags on, the humanitarian needs in Ukraine have grown even more acute. In addition to thousands of killed in the war, millions of people have been displaced.

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