The British government on Tuesday announced a fresh package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction assistance for Ukraine, marking four years since Russia launched its full-scale
invasion.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair a call later today with allies from the Coalition of the Willing, as London seeks to maintain momentum behind international backing for Kyiv. Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will attend anniversary commemorations in Kyiv alongside Ukrainian officials and international partners.
Officials said the latest measures are aimed at helping Ukraine withstand continued attacks while laying groundwork for longer-term recovery and accountability.
The package includes £20 million ($27 million) in emergency energy support to help protect and repair Ukraine’s power grid, which has been repeatedly targeted by Russian strikes, and to boost generation capacity ahead of future demand.
A further £5.7 million has been allocated for humanitarian aid to communities living on the front line of the conflict, where access to basic services remains fragile.
Britain will also expand training programmes on its own soil, offering instruction for Ukrainian pilots to qualify as helicopter flight instructors—part of a broader effort to strengthen Ukraine’s self-sufficiency in defence training.
In addition, £30 million will be directed toward initiatives designed to bolster social resilience in Ukraine and support justice and accountability efforts for victims and survivors of alleged Russian war crimes.
The announcement underscores London’s message that its support for Ukraine remains steadfast as the war enters a fifth year, with British officials stressing that sustained international commitment is critical to Ukraine’s security and eventual reconstruction. Photo by Sajmon~commonswiki, Wikimedia commons.