Today, October 28, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the receipt of significant financial aid from Britain amounting to £10 billion, which is approximately $13.2 billion. These funds will be allocated for economic support and military needs of Ukraine.
Details of British Aid
According to the information provided by Zelensky, from this amount:
- £7 billion will be used for economic support to Ukraine over the next three years;
- £3 billion will be allocated for the supply of necessary weapons.
This assistance is a crucial step in strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and supporting its economy in challenging circumstances.
Military Aid from the Netherlands
Additionally, President Zelensky also announced a new military aid package from the Netherlands worth €500 million. This package will focus on:
- air defense systems;
- drones.
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for the announced non-lethal support package of €1.2 billion, noting that these funds will be directed towards energy, infrastructure reconstruction, social sector, and healthcare. This will help Ukraine strengthen its resilience during difficult times.