Ukraine’s international partners have allocated more than US$700 million in equivalent funds for humanitarian demining projects between 2022 and 2027.
It is noted that the key donors to Ukraine are the USA, Switzerland, Norway, EU countries, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany and others. “Through joint work, it is possible to return land to productive use, protect the population from the effects of explosive hazards and strengthen the mine action system in Ukraine,” the report said.
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Source: Ukrainska Pravda
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