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British Foreign Minister David Lammy announced £55 million ($68.7 million) in additional financial aid to Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv on Wednesday. Lammy, in his second trip since assuming office, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and key officials to discuss further UK and international support for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia.
"Our support for Ukraine remains unbreakable," Lammy stated, reaffirming Britain's commitment to strengthening Ukraine’s position in both defense and recovery efforts. The visit follows the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to bring a swift resolution to the nearly three-year-long conflict.
As part of the aid package, £17 million will be allocated to innovative energy projects, £10 million to support Ukrainian businesses, and £25 million to enhance family and community services. Additionally, £3 million will go toward facilitating Ukrainian grain and food shipments to Syria, a country Ukraine seeks to rebuild ties with following the removal of Russia-aligned Bashar al-Assad.
Ukraine, a key global grain exporter, sent its first food aid shipment to Syria in December. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to stabilize its economy while strengthening diplomatic relations.
The UK has committed £977 million in financial aid to Ukraine and its surrounding region since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Moreover, Britain has pledged £3 billion in annual military assistance for as long as necessary, reinforcing its role as a steadfast ally of Kyiv.
Lammy’s visit underscores Britain’s unwavering stance in supporting Ukraine through humanitarian, economic, and military aid, ensuring it remains resilient in the face of ongoing Russian aggression.
