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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.

The City Hall is seen damaged following Russian rocket attack that killed and injured a number of people in Izium, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)
Ukrainian servicemen get ready for a mission on the front line near Donetsk, Ukraine, late Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Roman Chop)
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/ File Photo
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Overview

  • 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.