Finland to allocate 35 million euros in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

Finland allocates a new humanitarian aid package to Ukraine in the amount of 35 million euros, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Finland said in a statement.

Report informs, citing RBC-Ukraine, that back in July, the country's government allocated 70 million euros to support Ukraine, of which half of the funds are now being allocated.

Of the new package, 15 million euros will be directed to humanitarian needs, and 8 million will be transferred to the UN fund, which helps public organizations in Ukraine. Another 5 million will be transferred through the World Food Program, and 2 million will be provided to the UN Population Fund, which helps victims from the south and east of Ukraine.

Finland will also provide modular homes for 200 Ukrainians who have lost their homes and 10 armored containers for temporary accommodation. They will be handed over to rescuers in the front-line regions.

In addition, 15 million euros will be used to pay salaries to education workers.