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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the
Disbursement of $4.5 Billion in Direct Budget Support for
Ukraine
November 22, 2022

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen issued the following statement on the
disbursement of $4.5 billion in direct budget support for Ukraine:
“Today, the United States continued to uphold its unwavering commitment to Ukraine with the
mobilization of an additional $4.5 billion in grants for direct budget support. These funds will
begin disbursing in the coming weeks and help the Government of Ukraine defend against
Russia’s illegal war by bolstering economic stability and supporting core government services,
including wages for hospital workers, government employees, and teachers as well as social
assistance for the elderly and vulnerable. Combined with our security assistance and the
immense bravery of the Ukrainian people, these funds are a critical tool in Ukraine’s resistance
to Putin’s unprovoked invasion. These disbursements will bring total U.S. direct budget support
to Ukraine to $13 billion, all in grants. We encourage other donors to increase and accelerate
their assistance to Ukraine. In addition to providing economic support, the Treasury
Department and U.S. government will continue to use all of our tools, including our historic
sanctions coalition, to weaken Putin’s war machine.”