Earlier this week, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
suspended. all of its projects in
Ukraine.
In a
Facebook post, its journalists noted that USAID grants accounted for two thirds of the project’s budget, leading to a plea for additional financial support
In Ukraine alone, following the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, USAID has provided $2.6 billion in humanitarian aid and $5 billion in development assistance. Another $30 billion from USAID came in the form of direct budget support.
USAID Funding Halt Leaves Ukrainian Media Seeking Support
AN INTERESTING NOTE:
European partners have already made preliminary decisions to fund programs in Ukraine that were previously financed by USAID.
EU partners may fund Ukraine programs previously supported by USAID – Stefanishyna