FIFA allocates $1M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has allocated $1 million worth of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and an initial shipment of the cargo has already been transferred to the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF).

FIFA said this in a statement released on its website, Ukrinform reports.

"In the face of this conflict, we want to do our part and support the people in Ukraine and the ones who have fled the war. The FIFA Foundation stands ready to provide some of the needed assistance by working in coordination with the football community in Ukraine and in the region," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

He noted that following a request from the UAF, an initial shipment of first-aid medical kits has already been transported by road to Ukraine to meet the most urgent needs.

In total, USD 1 million has been made available to the FIFA Foundation so that it can respond to the growing humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24 announced a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops have been shelling and destroying infrastructure, residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages using artillery, multiple launch rocket systems and ballistic missiles.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced.

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