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UN World Food Program allocates $2.1 billion to Ukraine until 2027

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UN World Food Program allocates $2.1 billion to Ukraine until 2027
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept. 24, 2024. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

The U.N.’s World Food Program has allocated $2.1 billion for Ukraine between 2025 and 2027, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Telegram on Nov. 20.

“The plan provides for humanitarian assistance, support for civilians, continuation of the demining process and support for Ukraine's export potential in supplying agricultural products to international markets,” he said.

According to a U.N. estimate, Russia’s war against Ukraine has caused $80 billion worth of damage to its agricultural sector. Before the war, Ukraine’s agricultural output could feed 400 million people worldwide.

Russia’s invasion, however, disrupted supply chains and trade routes, driving up food prices globally.

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Boldizsar Gyori

Boldizsar is a former Reuters correspondent for Hungary, currently based in Kharkiv, reporting for the Kyiv Independent and various other outlets. He holds degrees in political science, philosophy, and development policy.

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