For some Ukrainians the effort to regain control of its troubled East is beginning in a Kyiv bank.<br /><br />The government is now issuing army bonds valued at around 62 euros a piece. <br /><br />More a patriotic stamp than potential military bankroll, officials hope over 6 million euros will be raised.<br /><br />To fuel the drive Ukraine’s acting President bought his share on their official launch, some national icons also in attendance outlined to euronews why they were buying into the scheme:<br /><br />Yulia Dzhima, <br />Olympic champion, biathlete: <br /><br />“I think every Ukrainian soldier is in need of something. When you’re not at home, in such severe conditions.…<br />I want them to have goods and medicine at least.”<br /><br />Serhiy Rebrov, coach, Dynamo Kyiv FC: <br /><br />“It’s very important that they can feel our support – not only moral, but financial too. I want them to know – people support them and hope there will be peace in our country.”<br /><br />In reality it will take far more to boost Ukraine’s indebted economy. Funding fighting to the east is just one of many battles. Closer to home they most also secure a deal for Russian gas.
