The U.S. will allocate more than $1 billion to fund humanitarian aid in the situation around Ukraine

The U.S. will allocate an additional more than $1 billion to fund humanitarian aid in the situation around Ukraine. This was announced in a statement issued by the White House press service.

As indicated in the document, the United States “announce readiness to provide more than $1 billion” in the next round of humanitarian aid funding.

“The funds will be used to provide food, drinking water, medicine and other assistance to those in need,” the statement said.

In addition, $320 million will fund efforts to protect democracy and human rights in Ukraine and neighboring countries.