International partners recognize the necessity of continuing funding and support for humanitarian response projects aimed at helping Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression.
This was stated by Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Iryna Vereshchuk, during a television broadcast, Ukrinform reports.
“It is extremely important that support for humanitarian response projects continues, as the war persists and forces people to relocate,” she emphasized.
The official underscored that Ukrainians suffering from Russian aggression require assistance, including financial support for housing, medical aid, and food supplies.
“I see that our American partners understand the importance of projects and programs providing essential resources. In this regard, we have full support and mutual understanding,” Vereshchuk said.
She also noted that the United States is not the sole donor to these programs.
According to her, in 2024, the U.S. allocated approximately $600 million for humanitarian response projects, Germany contributed $500 million, and a special European Commission program provided $225 million.
At the same time, she pointed out that many other countries are also contributing to these initiatives. Ukraine continues discussions with international partners to increase tangible and targeted aid for vulnerable populations, ensuring the humanitarian component grows. “And they hear us,” she added.
As Ukrinform previously reported, on January 20, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending all foreign aid programs for 90 days pending a review to determine their alignment with his policy objectives. On January 24, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a halt to all foreign aid operations, with an exception for emergency food assistance, particularly for regions such as Gaza and Sudan.
The central office of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) did not reopen on February 3, and employees were instructed not to report to work. Rubio later stated that he was taking over the responsibilities of the USAID administrator.
The Secretary of State explained that the suspension of U.S. foreign aid and the downsizing of USAID were necessary to reassess expenditures, terminate ineffective programs, and retain only aid that is “meaningful.”
On February 6, the largest U.S. labor unions — the American Federation of Government Employees and the American Foreign Service Association — filed a lawsuit against Trump Administration seeking to block the closure of USAID.
Source: Partners aware of necessity to continue funding humanitarian projects – Vereshchuk
