KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The European Union pledged on Friday to lend Ukraine up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nations, as it seeks to help the country repair and reconnect its war-shattered power grid.

The Group of Seven nations originally promised at least $50 billion in funding using frozen Russian assets, but there were differences between the United States and the E.U. over implementation.

The European Commission says it will loan Ukraine up to $39 billion after Russia destroyed its infrastructure:::: Kyiv, Ukraine:: Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President :: “Russia’s relentless attacks mean further support is necessary.