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UK Allocates £4.5 Million to Aid Ukraine's War Crimes Prosecution, Totaling £10.2 Million

Dec 29, 2024, 03:37 AM

The UK has announced a new financial commitment of £4.5 million to support Ukraine's efforts in documenting, investigating, and prosecuting war crimes committed during Russia's ongoing invasion. This funding is part of the UK's broader commitment to Ukraine, which includes over £12 billion in military aid since the start of the invasion and a £3 billion annual military support pledge. The funding aims to enhance the Ukrainian legal system's ability to gather evidence and build comprehensive cases, particularly related to conflict-related sexual violence. The UK's support is aligned with efforts through the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group, a joint initiative with the US and EU. Additionally, the UK has pledged millions more to help bring Russian war criminals to justice, with the total funding for war crimes investigations now reaching £10.2 million. This comes alongside continued military support, including the recent delivery of 100 out of 650 lightweight multi-role missiles, and the training of over 50,000 Ukrainian soldiers under Operation Interflex.