UK Pledges £55M in Aid to Ukraine During Foreign Secretary's Kyiv Visit

David Lammy's trip underscores the UK's long-term commitment to Ukraine through defense agreements, economic recovery, and energy resilience.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced £55 million in new financial aid to Ukraine, including support for energy projects, social services, and economic recovery.
The aid package includes £3 million to deliver Ukrainian grain to Syria, addressing food insecurity and countering Russian use of stolen Ukrainian grain.
Lammy's visit focused on implementing the recently signed 100 Year Partnership Agreement, which aims to deepen UK-Ukraine defense and economic cooperation.
Ukraine ratified a defense agreement with the UK, unlocking £2 billion for air defense systems, missile procurement, and military equipment repair bases.
Discussions also covered expanding Ukraine's defense capabilities, such as drone production, and scaling up the UK-led Interflex training program for Ukrainian troops.