Britain allocates another GBP 45M in aid to Ukraine

According to Ukrinform, the UK government said this in a press release.

"Britain has stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine throughout this conflict. As one of the largest humanitarian donors we will continue to make sure those bearing the brunt of Putin's vile war have the lifesaving aid they need. British aid is supporting the most vulnerable in Ukraine, particularly women and children, who are facing increased risk of sexual violence and exploitation," said UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss.

According to the statement, of the GBP 45 million funding, GBP 15 million will be transferred to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. Another GBP 15 million will be donated to UNICEF to provide protection and support for vulnerable groups including women and children in Ukraine, such as nutrition support to pregnant women, mental health support for children and their caregivers, and access to safe water.

The UK will provide further deliveries of medical supplies, on top of more than five million items already delivered, including wound care packs to treat over 220,000 patients and around 380,000 packs of medicine.

Nearly 16 million people are reported to be in need of humanitarian assistance within Ukraine. Over five million refugees have arrived in European countries since the conflict started, making it the fastest-growing refugee crisis since the Second World War.