The amount is intended to make up for budget losses incurred due to Russia’s special military operation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said in a statement.
The UK will send an additional $100 million in aid to the government of Ukraine, which is intended to make up for budget losses incurred due to Russia’s special military operation and to ensure the implementation of essential state functions. This is stated in a statement released on Sunday by the office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson.
“UK aid is already reaching those who need it most, with life-saving supplies and medical support,” Johnson said. He added that thanks to the new funding, London will continue to help in Ukraine “those who face a worsening humanitarian situation.”
It is noted that the new assistance will be provided in addition to the previous £100 million ($132 million) allocated by the UK to Ukraine for economic reforms and energy independence and £120 million ($159 million) for humanitarian assistance. Also, British instructors trained 22,000 Ukrainian troops, and London handed over 2,000 anti-tank guided missiles to Kiev.
On Monday, Johnson will reportedly “begin a week of focused efforts with world leaders” aimed at denouncing Russia’s actions and helping Ukraine. So, on Monday, the British Prime Minister is to receive Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at his official residence on Downing Street. It is planned that they will hold separate bilateral meetings, as well as communicate in a trilateral format, visit the British Royal Air Force base and give a joint press conference.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation in Ukraine in response to the request of the leaders of the Donbass republics for help. He stressed that Moscow’s plans do not include the occupation of Ukrainian territories. After that, the US, EU, UK, as well as a number of other states announced that they were imposing sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities.