Today the Prime Minister commences a week of focussed engagement
with world leaders to mobilise the global outcry at the
atrocities of Russian aggression into practical and sustained
support for Ukraine.
He will work with leaders from Canada and the Netherlands to
continue to champion the international response for Ukraine. They
will also visit a RAF base to meet members of the UK Armed
Forces.
The three Prime Ministers will convene for separate bilateral
meetings and a joint trilateral meeting. There will also be a
joint press conference at the Downing Street Briefing Room.
It comes as the UK allocates an additional $100m directly to the
Ukrainian government budget to mitigate financial pressures
created by Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion.
This grant could be used to support public sector salaries,
allowing critical state functions to keep operating, as well as
to support social safety nets and pensions for the Ukrainian
people. The grant will be provided through the World Bank.
Prime Minister said:
“In the time since Russia’s illegal and brutal assault we have
seen the world stand up tall in solidarity with the indomitable
people of Ukraine.
“UK aid is already reaching those who need it most, delivering
essential supplies and medical support.
“While only Putin can fully end the suffering in Ukraine, today’s
new funding will continue to help those facing the deteriorating
humanitarian situation.
The new UK $100m funding announced today comes on top of the UK
training 22,000 soldiers, supplying 2,000 anti-tank missiles,
providing £100 million for economic reform and energy
independence, and providing £120 million of humanitarian aid
including £25 million of match funding to the Disasters Emergency
Committee (DEC) appeal.
This follows our offer to guarantee up to $500 million of
Multilateral Development Bank financing. This will unlock further
funding in support of the Ukrainian economy.
The UK is proving this support through a World Bank Multi-Donor
Trust Fund established this week to support the Ukrainian
government.
The Government urges other donors to pool their resources in this
Trust Fund to ensure efficient and rapid support to the
government and people of Ukraine.
Notes to Editors
- The $100m (approximately £74m) of direct ODA grant funding
for the Ukrainian Government will be targeted to keep core state
functions operating.
