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Ireland Commits $47M in Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine, Boosting Total Support to Record Levels
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Ireland has committed an additional $47 million in humanitarian and stabilization assistance to Ukraine, raising the total aid for the year to the highest level since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion.
This announcement was made by Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Defence, Helen McEntee, during a joint press conference with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, in Kyiv, as reported by Ukrinform o April 1.
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“I am pleased to announce the allocation of an additional €40.3 million ($47 million) in humanitarian and stabilization support to Ukraine today," said Minister McEntee. "This will bring our total humanitarian support and aid this year to €65 million (around 75 million), which is the highest level since the start of this full-scale invasion.”
McEntee explained that the $47 million will be directed towards various organizations, such as Irish Aid, to enhance existing projects. The funds will also support medical assistance, aid for veterans, and the provision of shelter for schools, among other critical areas.
Additionally, Minister McEntee highlighted Ireland’s ongoing support for 120,000 Ukrainian refugees who have sought asylum in the country.
Just hours earlier, Ukraine has secured nearly $1.3 billion in financial aid from Japan via a World Bank program, aimed at bolstering the national budget and supporting social welfare spending.
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko confirmed in a statement that the funds were allocated under the World Bank’s PEACE in Ukraine initiative. The funds have been deposited into the state’s general budget and are earmarked for social spending.
“This support is crucial for maintaining Ukraine's financial stability,” Svyrydenko emphasized.
This assistance marks the second installment of funding from Japan under the G7's Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration for Ukraine initiative. The mechanism, which is fueled by profits from immobilized Russian sovereign assets, is expected to mobilize up to $50 billion in total aid for Ukraine.
On March 31, Ukraine and the European Union held a ministerial meeting in Kyiv. Following the discussions, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Moldova officially committed to joining the agreement that establishes the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.
With 14 countries now on board, Foreign Minister Sybiha urged his counterparts to exceed the legal minimum of 16 signatories to strengthen the tribunal's global legitimacy.
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