Switzerland is again supporting the suffering population in Ukraine this winter and is increasing its contribution by CHF11.8 million ($13.7 million). The hardship in Ukraine is a consequence of the military invasion ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In total, the Swiss government is spending around CHF26 million on winter aid measures, the foreign ministry announced on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the government is supporting several non-governmental organisations in providing life-saving protection as part of winter aid. For example, it has enabled repairs to almost 1,000 flats and houses and the distribution of heating material to around 1,300 households in frontline areas.