LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Britain announced a package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine on Tuesday, exactly four years since Russia's invasion. Prime Minister Keir
UK unveils Ukraine aid and reconstruction package on war anniversary
LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Britain announced a package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine on Tuesday, exactly four years since Russia's invasion.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will later lead a call of the Coalition of the Willing group of allies, and foreign minister Yvette Cooper will attend commemorations in Kyiv.
Breakdown of UK Support for Ukraine
The government announced:
Energy Support Funding
- 20 million pounds ($26.98 million) for emergency energy support to protect and repair Ukraine's energy grid and provide additional generation capacity.
Humanitarian Assistance
- 5.7 million pounds of humanitarian assistance to communities on the frontline of the conflict.
Pilot Training Initiative
- Training in Britain for Ukrainian pilots to become helicopter flying instructors.
Resilience and Justice Funding
- 30 million pounds to support Ukrainian societal resilience, and drive justice and accountability efforts for victims and survivors of alleged Russian war crimes.
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($1 = 0.7413 pounds)
(Reporting by William James; editing by Barbara Lewis)
