We will continue to stand by Ukraine during the war and in the reconstruction process.

The statement came from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, APA reports.

He said that the European Commission offers Ukraine new macro-financial assistance of up to 9 billion euros in 2022.

"Reconstruction must go hand in hand with investment and reform.

We propose the creation of a reconstruction platform led by Ukraine and the European Commission.

"This platform will bring together EU member states, international donors, financial institutions and other partners."