Since the beginning of the full-scale war with Russia, Ukraine has received more than $ 3 billion for humanitarian purposes

20 December 2022, 17:02 | Ukraine 
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The Ministry of Reintegration of Ukraine reports that since February 24, the country has received more than $3 billion for humanitarian needs, which is approximately 75% of the declared needs.. This is stated in the official Telegram of the Ministry.

“About 40% of the funding was provided by the United States of America. Significant contributions were also made by the European Commission, Germany, Canada, the British Emergency Committee and Japan..

In addition, contributions from 482 private sector donors to the humanitarian response in Ukraine exceeded 1.6 billion. US dollars.

More than $1 billion of the funds received was used to pay financial assistance to various categories of Ukrainians affected by the war. Another 727 million. US dollars allocated for food aid, 237 million. US dollars for healthcare projects and 234 million. US dollars - to provide shelter for internally displaced persons and basic necessities for them.

“According to UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths, next year the UN proposes to increase funding for humanitarian organizations in Ukraine to a record 5.7 billion. US dollars. This will help strengthen the response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by the war,” the ministry added..

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Recall, earlier the head of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, called for additional financial and military support to Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression..

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