The disbursement of $4.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine approved by Congress in September will begin in the coming weeks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on November 22. The funds will help the government of Ukraine by strengthening economic stability and supporting essential public services, including salaries for hospital workers, civil servants, and teachers, as well as social assistance for the elderly and vulnerable, Yellen said in a statement. The disbursements will bring total U.S. direct budget support to Ukraine to $13 billion, all in grants, she said. To read the original story from RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
U.S. Says Disbursement Of $4.5 Billion In Ukraine Aid To Begin In Coming Weeks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (file photo)