U.K. Foreign Secretary arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday, unveiling a new support package for Ukraine. This comes on the heels of President Zelenskyy's revelation that over 45,000 Ukrainian troops have lost their lives in the nearly three-year conflict with Russia.
The support package includes 55 million pounds ($69 million) in new aid, with 3 million pounds earmarked to send Ukrainian grain to Syria through the World Food Program. The aim is to replace grain that Syria previously received from Russia during Assad's rule, much of which was allegedly taken from Ukrainian land occupied by Russian forces.
In addition, 17 million pounds will be allocated to help repair Ukraine's energy system, which has been a frequent target of Russian attacks.
This visit by the U.K. Foreign Secretary follows a recent trip by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during which a '100-year partnership' was signed between the U.K. and Ukraine. This partnership underscores the European support for Ukraine, especially as questions arise about continued backing from the U.S. under the new administration.
President Zelenskyy, in a recent interview, disclosed that the conflict has resulted in the deaths of 45,100 Ukrainian troops, with nearly 390,000 others sustaining injuries. These staggering figures highlight the human cost of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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