Ukraine is a democratic country. Most of its citizens, even up to the night before, never actually believed that their country would be bombed and invaded by Russia. So far the response from the UK and US governments seems to have done little to deter the Russian invasion or to help the people who are now either scared for their lives and trying to leave, or staying in Ukraine and preparing to fight.
If you want to help Ukraine and to show they are not alone then these are two ways in which you can help.
Support the Ukrainian Military Effort to defend Ukraine Against Russia
You can donate money directly to the Ukrainian Army using the bank details below:
| Beneficiary Customer – Name | The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, 6, Povitroflotskiy Pr., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03168 |
| IBAN | UA963223130000025307010029738 |
| * Currency of Bank Account, only | US dollars; Euro; British Pound sterling; Swiss francs; Canadian dollars; Polish zloty; Czech crowns; Russian rubles; Australian dollars. |
| Bank Name: | JOINT STOCK COMPANY «THE STATE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF UKRAINE» |
| Bank Address: | 127, Antonovycha Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03150 |
| Bank SWIFT Number | EXBSUAUX |
| Setting of payment (Obligatory Remittance Information): | Donation for the logistic and medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (UA458201720313281002302018611) |
Alternatively : If you do not want to make an international bank transfer then you can send the money to me at a UK Bank Account and I will send it on and send you a receipt for your donation showing the money has been transferred to the Ministry of Defense, Ukraine. E-mail me at rob@crazy-places.com with Ukraine Donation as the subject.
For further details of how your donation will be used visit the UKRAINE NOW website.
Support the people affected by the war in Ukraine
If you feel uncomfortable supporting the Ukrainian war efforts to repel Russia, then you can support the people of Ukraine by donating to UNICEF or the UNHCR who are providing aid to support children and displaced people from Ukraine.