Rachel Reeves has pledged to enhance and expedite support for Ukraine’s recovery during her visit to Kyiv. The Chancellor engaged with families at a UK-backed center aiding in the rehabilitation of children with disabilities. She also met with Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov, in the company of British and Ukrainian defense firms.
While in the capital, Rachel Reeves paid tribute to the victims of Russia’s unlawful full-scale invasion at the memorial wall at St Michael’s. She witnessed the destruction at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a sacred European site severely damaged in a recent major Russian assault.
Expressing unwavering commitment, she stated, “The UK’s assistance to Ukraine is steadfast. It is gratifying to witness the positive outcomes of UK investments in Kyiv. Our collaboration not only supports Ukraine militarily but also provides financial resources to aid in rebuilding, assist vulnerable populations, and safeguard critical infrastructure. Ukraine’s security is synonymous with Europe’s security, and we will persist in aiding the Ukrainian people.”
The Chancellor’s trip followed discussions at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, where the UK unveiled over £290 million in support for Ukraine’s resilience and energy security through bilateral aid and a UKEF-backed agreement, in addition to the most recent $1 billion in UK fiscal assistance.
Overall, the UK has allocated up to £25 billion for Ukraine, including £16 billion in military aid, up to £5.6 billion in non-military support, and £3.5 billion in UK export finance. This funding is crucial in bolstering Ukraine’s resilience against aggressive Russian incursions.
British support has enabled more than 28,000 households and businesses to maintain essential services during the winter and has fortified 25% of Ukraine’s national energy infrastructure against further attacks. Additionally, the UK has imposed sanctions on over 3,400 Russia-linked entities while bolstering Ukraine’s long-term prosperity.
This week, Ukraine escalated its operations against Russian positions in the annexed Crimea region, aiming to isolate it from mainland Russia. Kyiv’s special forces collaborated with Crimea resistance fighters to dismantle a key logistics bridge and more than 60 Russian military targets.
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