• once a democratic new govt is in place

The EU Commissioner for economic and monetary affairs Ollie Rehn speaking after the G20 meeting earlier

We have to live up to the challenge of this historic moment

From a European point of view it is important we provide a clear perspective for the Ukrainian people who have shown their commitment to European values.

We are ready to engage in substantial financial assistance once a political solution, based on democratic principles is finalised and once there is a new govt which is genuinely and seriously engaged institutional and economic reforms.