UK gives military, humanitarian package to Ukraine on 4th anniversary of war with Russia
Four years after Russia’s invasion, Britain unveiled a new package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Ukraine, including funding to bolster its energy grid and frontline communities. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will rally allies as London reinforces its commitment to Kyiv’s resilience and justice efforts.
William James/Reuters
February 24, 2026
People visit the graves of their relatives, who were killed during Russia's attack on Ukraine, as a large-scale light installation "Lights of Memory" illuminates the Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, on February 23, 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion.
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Britain announced a package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine on Tuesday, exactly four years since Russia's invasion.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will later lead a call of the Coalition of the Willing group of allies, and foreign minister Yvette Cooper will attend commemorations in Kyiv.
The government announced:
- 20 million pounds ($26.98 million) for emergency energy support to protect and repair Ukraine's energy grid and provide additional generation capacity.
- 5.7 million pounds of humanitarian assistance to communities on the frontline of the conflict.
- Training in Britain for Ukrainian pilots to become helicopter flying instructors.
- 30 million pounds to support Ukrainian societal resilience, and drive justice and accountability efforts for victims and survivors of alleged Russian war crimes.
($1 = 0.7413 pounds)
-William James/Reuters
Britain announced a package of military, humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine on Tuesday, exactly four years since Russia's invasion.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will later lead a call of the Coalition of the Willing group of allies, and foreign minister Yvette Cooper will attend commemorations in Kyiv.
The government announced:
- 20 million pounds ($26.98 million) for emergency energy support to protect and repair Ukraine's energy grid and provide additional generation capacity.
- 5.7 million pounds of humanitarian assistance to communities on the frontline of the conflict.
- Training in Britain for Ukrainian pilots to become helicopter flying instructors.
- 30 million pounds to support Ukrainian societal resilience, and drive justice and accountability efforts for victims and survivors of alleged Russian war crimes.
($1 = 0.7413 pounds)
-William James/Reuters
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