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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(Reporting by William James; editing by Barbara Lewis)
