On 5 February, the United Kingdom announced the allocation of £55 million (about $68.7 million) to Ukraine for energy, business and social support. This was reported by the British Foreign Office.
This amount includes:
- 17 million pounds (about $21.2 million) for innovative energy projects to support the restoration and sustainable development of Ukraine’s energy system;
- £10 million (approximately $12.4 million) to help restore, rebuild and reform the Ukrainian economy for the future;
- 25 million pounds (approximately $31.2 million) to support Ukraine in strengthening more inclusive, effective and efficient social systems and services;
- 3 million pounds (about $3.7 million) to supply Ukrainian grain and other food products to Syria.
On 5 February, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv. During his visit, he announced this support.
‘Today I am announcing additional UK support for Ukraine of £55 million to help boost resilience and growth in both our countries and economies,’ the British Foreign Secretary said.
On 16 January, Ukraine and the UK signed a historic partnership agreement for 100 years to come.
The UK also promised to provide Ukraine with 15 new Gravehawk mobile air defence systems by 2025.
Source: The Gaze
