The United States will provide $155 million to Ukraine to counter Russia and fight corruption

The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced an additional $155 million in development funding for Ukraine.

The US Embassy in Ukraine reports, according to the Evropeiska Pravda.

Additional resources will be used this year to address several key issues.

In particular, $34 million will be allocated to support economic growth and improve the health of Ukrainians, supporting the recovery of Ukraine after the COVID-19 pandemic by improving the quality of basic medical services for Ukrainians; increasing transparency and expanding economic opportunities in the energy, agriculture, and financial sectors; assisting in the development of the land market as a driver of economic growth and investment in the agricultural sector.

$14 million will be used to improve anti-corruption measures to support reforms and protect anti-corruption institutions; reduce corruption in the field of health care and assist Ukraine in the purchase of essential medicines; support the further development of e-government platforms.

$63 million has been earmarked to counter Russian aggression, in particular, to protect human rights and ensure access to justice for Ukrainians affected by the aggression; to reduce Ukraine's energy and economic dependence on Russia by promoting connection to Europe's energy network; to expand citizens' access to high-quality and objective information to combat malicious influence and misinformation, support European integration and strengthen democratic processes in Ukraine.

$44 million is earmarked for strengthening democracy and governance. The funds should help expand judicial reform; strengthen the newly created united territorial communities and ensure the wider provision of quality services to residents; encourage youth leadership and innovation.