UK announces support package for Ukraine on war anniversary

Ukraine flag and British Union flag fly from British government buildings as people ride on the London Eye wheel attraction, in London

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine flag and British Union flag fly from British government buildings as people ride on the London Eye wheel attraction, in London, Britain, February 23, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo

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Britain announced a package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine on Tuesday, exactly four years since Russia's invasion.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will later lead a call of the Coalition of the Willing group of allies, and foreign minister Yvette Cooper will attend commemorations in Kyiv.

The government announced:

- 20 million pounds ($26.98 million) for emergency energy support to protect and repair Ukraine's energy grid and provide additional generation capacity.

- 5.7 million pounds of humanitarian assistance to communities on the frontline of the conflict.

- Training in Britain for Ukrainian pilots to become helicopter flying instructors.

- 5 million pounds to support justice and accountability efforts for victims and survivors of alleged Russian war crimes.

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By Reuters