Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Ukraine on Monday to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to Kyiv amid Russia’s invasion and announce $1.25 billion in aid for schools and hospitals.
The money is part of a $9.9 billion package of civilian assistance for Ukraine as its war with Russia enters its second year.
“Maintaining an effective government is indispensable to Ukraine’s capacity to respond to Russian attacks and other emergencies,” Yellen said. “Our economic support is keeping essential public services running. These services maintain economic and social stability in Ukraine.”
Speaking at a school in Kyiv that the US helped reconstruct after it was hit last March by a Russian missile, Yellen told the teachers and students that “America stands with you in this fight for freedom, and we will be by your side and help you rebuild.”
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