UK announces $780 million aid package for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than $780 million (over £600 million)
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated this, as reported by the government's website.
"The UK’s support to Ukraine is unwavering. Our commitment of over £600 million worth of support is the latest installment in our enduring support to Ukraine. This will provide vital support to Ukrainians as they continue to endure relentless Russian attacks," Lammy assured.
London will provide Kyiv with $310 million for humanitarian needs. Additionally, $484 million will be offered as loan guarantees through the World Bank to support essential public services. This funding will cover hospitals, schools, civil servant salaries, and pensions.
"The loan guarantee, delivered by the World Bank, is the second deployment of the $3 billion package the UK committed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London last year," the statement reads.
On September 11, British Defence Secretary John Healey also announced that hundreds of additional air defense missiles, tens of thousands of additional artillery ammunition rounds, and more armored vehicles will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of the year.
- The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with 650 Light Multipurpose Missiles (LMM) under a £162 million contract to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
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