Zelensky meets with UN High Commissioner for Refugees

That’s according to the President’s press service, Ukrinform reports.

"We appreciate today's announcement of a new UNHCR assistance package worth USD 100 million to prepare Ukraine for the winter. Considering the constant shelling of energy facilities, this is very important assistance," Volodymyr Zelensky said.

The president also emphasized that Ukraine needs additional support to restore destroyed housing and arrange shelters in schools and hospitals so that Ukrainians can return home.

Filippo Grandi recalled that this is his fifth visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The UN High Commissioner noted that during such visits he aims to show donors what is really happening in Ukraine so that they will continue allocating funds to help Ukrainians. He revealed that he had already visited some of the districts in Kyiv that were bombed last week and the Okhmatdyt children's hospital.

Volodymyr Zelensky and Filippo Grandi praised the launch of a new information portal "Ukraine is home" that, with the support of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, will provide the necessary information to Ukrainians planning to return home.

As reported by Ukrinform, Ukraine sent a request to the European Commission for EUR 4.1 billion under the Ukraine Facility.

Photo: President’s Office