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Andy Burnham's government announced a package of 7 billion in economic aid, 3 billion in export finance and 500 million for air defense. Zelensky called it a truly strong and very timely decision.
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News published on October 29, 2026. The situation may have changed since then.
The United Kingdom announced on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 more than 10 billion pounds in extra aid for Ukraine.
How it is split
7 billion pounds of economic support over three years.
3 billion in export finance, so Ukraine can buy British products.
Within the package there are 500 million more for Ukraine's air defenses this winter.
This aid comes on top of the 3 billion pounds a year the UK had already committed to Ukraine.
Why air defense
Every winter Russia attacks Ukraine's power plants and energy grid to leave people without light or heating. Air defenses are used to shoot down missiles and drones before they hit.
Zelensky's reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the decision "truly strong" and "very timely". According to British finance minister John Healey, Zelensky told them: "You've made my day".
Who announced it
The announcement comes from the government of Labour prime minister Andy Burnham, who met Zelensky to discuss money and sanctions against Russia.
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Sources (in Spanish)
- El paquete y su reparto: Kyiv Post y Global Banking and Finance (28 de octubre de 2026).
- Reacción de Zelenski: Liga.net.
- Reunión con Burnham y sanciones: 112.ua.
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