UK unveils fresh aid boost for Kyiv as Russia-Ukraine war hits four-year mark

On the 4th anniversary of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, the United Kingdom announced a new aid package for Kyiv, the British government announced.

The UK will provide £20 million for repairing power grids and adding generation capacity, £5.7 million for humanitarian support in frontline areas, evacuation, and refugee assistance, and £30 million to support the justice system, Caliber.Az reports.

The government also noted that Ukrainian pilots have begun training at a British airbase to qualify as instructor pilots—the first time the UK has trained Ukrainians to teach others how to operate helicopters. Additionally, the UK is providing training for medical personnel in Ukraine.

Russia launched a full‑scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, triggering Europe’s largest conventional conflict since World War II and prompting sustained international condemnation and aid efforts. 

The European Union has reinforced political, financial, military, and humanitarian backing for Ukraine over the past four years, with almost €195 billion in support aimed at bolstering security, protecting civilians, and sustaining essential services amid relentless Russian attacks. 

The United Kingdom has committed significant long‑term assistance to Ukraine, including over £1 billion in weapons, ammunition, drones and equipment funded from frozen Russian assets, underscoring London’s strategic and material backing for Kyiv’s defence capacity.

By Jeyhun Aghazada