World Bank Approves $610 Million In Additional Financing For Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine War: The package includes an additional $500 million loan from the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for war-torn Ukraine.

The World Bank on Tuesday said it had approved an additional financing package totaling $610 million to address urgent relief and recovery needs in Ukraine as Russia's war continues.

The package includes an additional $500 million loan from the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, that is supported by a guarantee from Britain, and a new project to restore and improve access to health care and address war-related needs for health services, the bank said.

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