British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who is visiting Kiev today, announced the allocation of an additional 55 million British pounds ($68.7 million) of financial aid, designed to help Ukraine be "in the strongest possible position," Reuters and DPA reported, quoted by BTA.
During his second visit to Kiev since becoming foreign minister last year, Lammy will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other government figures to discuss with them how Britain and international partners could continue to support Ukraine. These figures include his counterpart Andriy Szybiga, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal and Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanyshyna.
Lamy's visit comes as Kiev seeks to establish closer relations with the new administration of US President Donald Trump, who has said he wants to quickly end the nearly three-year war.
"Our support for Ukraine remains unwavering," Lamy said. "We are determined to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position both in its fight against Russia and internationally", he added.
The British Foreign Office announced that Britain would provide three million pounds for the supply of Ukrainian grain and other food products to Syria, with which Ukraine wants to restore relations after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Russia.
Ukraine, which is a global producer and exporter of grain and oilseeds, sent its first batch of food aid to Syria in December last year.
Of the new financial package, 17 million pounds will be directed to innovative energy projects, 10 million pounds will help rebuild Ukrainian enterprises, and 25 million pounds are intended to support the social system and care services for women, children, people with special needs and marginalized groups in society, the ministry said.
The UK has allocated a total of 977 million pounds to support Ukraine and the region since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. London has also pledged to provide annual military support of 3 billion pounds for as long as necessary, Reuters notes.