London allocating nearly 150 mln pounds to strengthen Ukraine's energy sector

MOSCOW. April 19 (Interfax) - The United Kingdom has allocated nearly 150 million pounds ($186.5 million) for the strengthening of Ukraine's energy sector and continues working with its partners in the Group of Seven (G7) to help Ukraine protect its energy system, Neil Holland, the head of the UK's delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, said.

"The UK is intensifying efforts to support Ukraine and has committed nearly 150 mln pounds to bolster Ukraine's energy sector. We are continuing to work with G7+ partners to help Ukraine repair, protect and build back its energy system," Ukrainian media outlets quoted Holland as saying in a statement published on the British government's website.