Germany pledges 1 billion euros in grants to help Ukraine – Finance Minister

　　div classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodivpKOENIGSWINTER, Germany Reuters – German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said he pledged 1 billion euros 1.06 billion in grants to Ukraine at a meeting of finance officials from the Group of Seven G7 economic powers on Thursday to help it with shortterm liquidity needs.p

　　p“I have just declared for Germany in the meeting that we want to participate to the tune of 1 billion euros … in grants,” Lindner told reporters, adding that the finance ministers and central bankers had also discussed inflation.pdivdivdiv classBodysc17zpet90 cdBBJodiv

　　p“The G7 are aware that inflation is currently one of the biggest economic risks. We must make a concerted effort – each with its own capabilities – to fight inflation in the world and in our economies,” he added. p

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　　pp Reporting by Christian Kraemer Writing by Paul Carrel Editing by Miranda Murrayp

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