USA pledges millions to Kiev for energy grid and humanitarian aid
Published: Saturday, Jun 15th 2024, 16:20
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At the start of the Swiss peace conference for Ukraine, the USA has promised Kiev millions in further aid for humanitarian purposes and the country's energy network. The US government announced on Saturday that around 500 million dollars (around 467 million euros) would be used, among other things, to repair war damage to the energy infrastructure and to better secure the energy grid. 324 million dollars (around 303 million euros) in previously pledged US funds were also to be reallocated for these purposes. In addition, 379 million dollars (around 354 million euros) would be used for humanitarian aid to provide Ukrainians who had to flee the country with food, water and shelter.
Heads of government and diplomats from 92 countries want to discuss the first steps towards a peace process in Ukraine on Saturday and Sunday. Russia had no interest in the meeting and was not invited. Vice President Kamala Harris is attending on behalf of the USA. She is representing US President Joe Biden, who is attending campaign events in California.
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