UK Boosts Support to Ukraine with $13.3 Billion Package

The UK Treasury’s website announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28 that Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey had approved an additional £10 billion ($13.3 billion) in economic and military support for Ukraine.President Volodymyr Zelensky was informed in the morning by the UK’s leaders, as the chancellor would announce its inclusion in the budget later that day.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.The announcement said the move was vital for Europe’s collective security and “the latest demonstration of the UK’s unwavering support, both through the war and beyond, and comes at a crucial time for Ukraine, as it heads into the winter.”The statement said that the package is made up of a system of loans and export finance guarantees, as well as an immediate £500 million ($665 million) in urgent military funding for air defense needs over the coming winter.The move is intended to respond to Russia’s ongoing illegal attacks on critical national infrastructure and will help to maintain economic stability in the country and ensure essential public services keep running this winter.It added that this package is in addition to the £3 billion ($ 4 billion) a year in military aid promised by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer which is assured “until 2030/31” and for “as long as needed to support Ukraine.”Burnham said: “When I said we would step up our support for Ukraine, I meant it. This is the largest ever package of funding for Ukraine from the UK and it should leave no one in any doubt of our unflinching backing for as long as it takes.” Other Topics of Interest Ukrainian Delegation Heads Toward Oleshky for Aid Mission The delegation’s departure follows mine-clearance work on aid routes under a humanitarian ceasefire scheduled to last until Nov. 1. Healey added: “This new package of support will help Ukraine to defend their people and their nation as they fight with huge courage – civilians and military alike.”The Treasury statement added that, including this latest announcement, the UK has committed a total of £35 billion ($46 billion) for Ukraine that includes: £16 billion ($21 billion) in military support, up to £12.6 billion ($16.75 billion) in non-military support, and £6.5 billion ($8.6 billion) in export finance support. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 90% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.