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US announces over $700 mn in aid for Ukraine’s energy grid, other projects

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Late last week, the US announced it was sending $250 million more in weapons to Ukraine. | File Photo: PTI

1 min read Last Updated : Sep 11 2024 | 11:17 PM IST


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced more than $700 million in aid for Ukraine Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv, aiming to bolster the energy grid that Russia has repeatedly pounded ahead of an expected difficult winter.


At a news conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Blinken said the assistance also would provide humanitarian support and pay for demining operations.


The $325 million in energy support in the package will help repair and restore Ukraine’s power generation facilities, provide emergency backup power and strengthen the physical security of energy infrastructure.

 


Some $290 million will fund food, water, shelter, health care and education programs for Ukrainians in need in the country and refugees outside the country. The remaining $102 million will be used for mine-removal activities.


Late last week, the US announced it was sending $250 million more in weapons to Ukraine, including air defence missiles and artillery.

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First Published: Sep 11 2024 | 11:17 PM IST

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