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Soros has previously urged the West to step up
aid to Ukraine, outlining steps towards a $50 billion financing
package that he said should be viewed as a bulwark against an
increasingly aggressive Russia.
"The West can help Ukraine by increasing attractiveness for
investors. A political risk insurance is necessary. This could
take the form of mezzanine financing at EU interest rates --
very close to zero," he said in an interview published on
Monday.
"I stand ready. There are concrete investment ideas, for example
in agriculture and infrastructure projects. I would put in $1
billion. This must generate a profit. My foundation would
benefit from this ... Private engagement needs strong political
leadership."
The Hungarian-born hedge fund magnate, who made his name betting
against the pound in 1992, also put the chance of Greece leaving
the euro zone at a third. Last week he put it at 50:50.
(Reporting By Shadia Nasralla; Editing by Larry King)
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