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UK announces support package for Ukraine on war anniversary

LONDON, Feb 24 (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)

(Reporting by William James; editing by Barbara Lewis)

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