The newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, arrived in Kyiv on Friday, September 12, and announced £142 million in support for Ukraine for the upcoming winter and next year.
This information was reported in a press release on the UK government’s website.
£100 million will provide vital support for humanitarian assistance to help civilians in frontline communities, protect the most vulnerable and provide emergency support for those impacted by Russia’s continued attacks. This will include repairing critical water and heating systems, and helping to support livelihoods and jobs and strengthen Ukrainian resilience in the fourth winter of Russia’s illegal war.
£42 million will help carry out vital repairs to the electricity transmission network and put in place critical protection for gas and power infrastructure as winter starts to bite.
Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper said:
"I have chosen to visit Ukraine in my first few days as Foreign Secretary because Ukraine’s security is crucial to the UK’s security. I am clear that the UK’s support is unwavering and stronger than ever as we know the long-term security and stability threat that Russian aggression poses not just to Ukraine, but to the whole of Europe and to all of us here in the UK. Through our ongoing military support, lifesaving funding announced today, the UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership and our ongoing leadership of the Coalition of the Willing, we will be by Ukraine’s side to achieve a just and lasting peace, and in friendship for years to come. Putin’s bombardment of Ukrainian civilians, his stalling and delaying in internationally-backed peace talks, and his blatant disregard for human life must end."
Ukraine’s security remains a key priority for the United Kingdom and is central to the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change.
As part of her visit, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, and Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.
During her discussions with Foreign Minister Kuleba, Cooper will address shared priorities under the UK-Ukraine Strategic Dialogue, which will culminate in a bilateral meeting between the Foreign Secretary and President Zelenskyy.
