LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - British Foreign Minister David Lammy, during his visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, will announce an additional 55 million pounds ($68.7 million) in financial support to strengthen the country's position.
This visit is Lammy's second since assuming office as foreign minister last year. He is scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other government officials to discuss ongoing collaboration between Britain, international partners, and Ukraine.
The visit coincides with Kyiv's efforts to forge close ties with the new U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, who aims to swiftly resolve the nearly three-year-old conflict with Russia.
Expressing unwavering support for Ukraine, Lammy stated, We are committed to bolstering Ukraine's position, both in its confrontation with Russia and beyond.
According to the Foreign Office, Britain will allocate three million pounds for the shipment of Ukrainian grain and other food items to Syria, a country with which Ukraine seeks to reestablish relations following the departure of Bashar al-Assad, a prominent Russian supporter.
In December, Ukraine, a major global producer and exporter of grain and oilseeds, sent its inaugural food aid shipment to Syria.
As part of the new financial aid package, 17 million pounds will be allocated to innovative energy projects, 10 million to aid the recovery of Ukrainian businesses, and 25 million to support family and community-oriented services, as confirmed by the Foreign Office.
Since Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Britain has pledged a total of 977 million pounds in aid to Ukraine and the region. Additionally, Britain has committed to providing 3 billion pounds in annual military assistance for as long as needed.
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