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The United States allocated $1.35 billion to Ukraine to support the social sphere and pay teachers

Ukraine received a grant in the amount of 1.35 billion dollars from the United States.

Ministry of Finance of Ukraine clarified, that these funds will be directed to cover priority social and humanitarian expenses of the state budget, including the payment of salaries to teachers.

Direct budget support from the US since February 2022 has reached USD 28.2 billion. This is the largest financial aid to Ukraine among all countries in the world. A strong partnership with the US helps the Government of Ukraine maintain financial stability and support citizens through the provision of essential public services such as education and emergency services“, said Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko.

In 2024, the United States provided Ukraine with budget support in the amount of $7.8 billion, of which $5.2 billion has already arrived.

We will remind that Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the introduction of a monthly supplement of 1,000 hryvnias to teachers’ salaries.

The Minister of Education and Science, Oksen Lisovyi, clarified that the payments will be automated, and teachers will not have to submit additional documents, as the Ministry of Education and Culture will monitor the implementation of this decision.

 

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