Britain Pledges £10 Billion in New Support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy Says After Talks With PM Burnham
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United Kingdom has announced an additional £10 billion in financial support for Ukraine, following a call with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He wrote about it on social media, UATV English reports. The package consists of £7 billion in economic support over the next three years and £3 billion in British export support, mainly for supplying…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged an additional £10 billion in support for Ukraine, following a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The funds will be allocated over the next three years, with £7 billion designated for economic assistance and £3 billion for British export support, primarily for weapons to defend Ukrainian lives.
This aid comes on top of the annual support Britain currently provides. Zelenskyy emphasized the significance and timeliness of this support, stating that it would compel Russia to reconsider its aggressive stance. The British leader also confirmed that discussions on sanctions policy took place during the meeting, with Britain maintaining a principled stance on the matter.
Zelenskyy commended Britain, Burnham, and his team, along with the global community that recognizes the importance of standing with Ukraine. The country has also received financial aid from Japan and the World Bank for healthcare system development, as well as €1.2 billion from the Netherlands for energy and national reconstruction.
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