UK Foreign Secretary Lammy visits Ukraine to announce new aid package
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Photo: open sources
On February 5, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Ukraine, announcing a new aid allocation.
The Ambassador of Ukraine to Britain, Valerii Zaluzhny, and the British government reported this.
This marks the second visit to Ukraine by British Foreign Secretary Lammy since his appointment in July 2024. He is scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other government officials during his visit.
As reported by the British government, David Lammy will announce the allocation of another 55 million pounds sterling (about 68.7 million dollars) of financial support.
"Our support for Ukraine remains unwavering. We are determined to put Ukraine in the strongest position in its fight against Russia and beyond," Lammy said.
As part of the new aid, Britain will provide:
- £3 million to continue supplying Ukrainian grain and other food products to Syria;
- another £17 million will go to innovative energy projects,
- £10 million to help restore Ukrainian businesses,
- £25 million to support family and community services.
In his post, Zaluzhny congratulated Lammy on his arrival in Ukraine.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Ukrainian Ambassador to Britain Valerii Zaluzhny. Photo: Telegram / Valeriy Zaluzhny
"I welcome the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, to Ukrainian soil. We will discuss further cooperation and joint projects to strengthen Ukraine's security," Zaluzhny wrote.
The British Foreign Office added that the country has already allocated 977 million pounds sterlingto support Ukraine since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.
For reference:
Recently, Ukraine and Britain signed an agreement on a 100-year partnership. The agreement will be valid for the next 100 years unless either party wants to withdraw.
The relevant document will promote military cooperation between the countries in maritime security through a new structure to strengthen security in the Baltic, Black, and Azov seas and deter ongoing Russian aggression.
It will also bring together experts to develop scientific and technological partnerships in such areas as:
- health and disease protection,
- agricultural technology,
- space and drones,
- as well as to build friendship through educational projects.
In addition, a new British-developed grain inspection scheme will be launched to track stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territories.
The document also consolidates the UK's position as a priority partner for Ukraine in:
- the energy sector,
- a strategy for extracting critical minerals,
- the production of "green" steel.
After the signing, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the transfer of 150 artillery guns and a Gravehawk mobile air defense system to Ukraine. He also stated that in 2025, Britain would provide Ukraine with more military assistance "than ever before."
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