Belarus plans to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Belarus plans to send humanitarian aid to the people living in the conflict zone in Ukraine, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko told media following the talks with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko. “With the help of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Belarus plans to send humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine who live on both sides of the contact line. We will provide for the most basic needs: food, personal care products. The president underlined that the Belarusian side will continue to do whatever is necessary to resolve the conflict in the east of Ukraine, so that the fraternal people live in peace and harmony. Over $60,000 in humanitarian aid will be allocated by the Ministry of Finance from the republican budget.