Europe 1 with AFP 4:14 p.m., May 5, 2022, modified at 4:19 p.m., May 5, 2022

"At this conference, we were able to raise more than six billion euros and this money will be distributed to support Ukraine and all those who support Ukraine," said Mateusz Morawiecki during a joint press conference with his Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson.

More than six billion euros for Ukraine have been raised at an international donor conference in Warsaw, the Polish Prime Minister announced on Thursday.

"When Russia brings death, the countries of the free world must help and I think this conference here in Warsaw has shown a huge dose of solidarity among us," said Mateusz Morawiecki.

During this conference organized by Poland and Sweden with the participation of the European Union, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for his part, via a video connection, to "immediately grant Ukraine the status of candidate". to the European Union.

Support the reconstruction of Ukraine

"Ukraine's EU membership must be the absolute reality, not just a promise or a prospect," he said.

He also called on "civilized partners" to take patronage of "regions, cities and industries in Ukraine" to support their reconstruction.

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Earlier, President Zelensky announced the launch of an online crowdfunding platform designed to help kyiv win the war against Russia and rebuild the country's infrastructure.

"With one click, you can donate funds to help our defenders, save our civilians and rebuild Ukraine," he said in English in a video posted on Twitter, announcing the launch of the United24 platform.

200 million euros from the European Commission

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on the occasion a donation of 200 million euros for the internally displaced in Ukraine.

“Today we have come together with a clear objective: to support the courageous people of Ukraine, who are fighting the aggressor and defending their freedom,” she said.

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"Today, the European Union has answered the call, once again, to support Ukraine. On behalf of the European Commission, I have pledged €200 million to Ukraine" , she said.

European Council President Charles Michel said that "solidarity efforts will focus on three key areas: humanitarian aid, short-term liquidity needs and the reconstruction" of Ukraine.