UK foreign secretary in Kyiv: Britain pledges over $68 million in fresh aid to Ukraine

On February 5, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will announce an additional £55 million (over $68 million) in aid to Ukraine during his visit, reinforcing Kyiv's stance against Russia.

During his trip—his second since taking office last year—Lammy will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior officials to discuss ongoing support from Britain and its international partners, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

The visit comes as Ukraine looks to build strong ties with the new administration of US President Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to bring a swift resolution to the war, now approaching its third anniversary.

"Our support for Ukraine remains unbreakable," Lammy said ahead of his visit. "We are determined to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position, both in its fight against Russia and beyond."

The Foreign Office confirmed that part of the funding package would include £3 million ($3.75 million) to facilitate shipments of Ukrainian grain and other food products to Syria. Ukraine is seeking to re-establish diplomatic relations with Syria following the removal of Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Russia.

Ukraine, a major exporter of grain and oilseeds, sent its first shipment of food aid to Syria in December.

The new financial assistance also includes £17 million ($21.25 million) for innovative energy projects, £10 million ($12.5 million) to support Ukrainian businesses in their recovery, and £25 million ($31.25 million) to fund family and community-based services.

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the UK has pledged £977 million ($1.22 billion) in support for Ukraine and the wider region. In addition, Britain has committed to providing £3 billion ($3.75 billion) in annual military assistance for as long as necessary.

By Aghakazim Guliyev