**U.K. Vows to Unfreeze Billions for Ukraine**
The U.K. has promised to send billions of dollars in frozen funds to Ukraine. The money was earned from the sale of Chelsea Football Club, which was owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine and sanctions were put on Abramovich. He was forced to sell Chelsea FC. At that time, he and U.K. officials promised the funds would go to Ukraine. However, it has been stuck in a trust fund ever since.
U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy said on March 9 that he is frustrated with the delay and wants to see the money used to help Ukraine. He promised to do everything in his power to make this happen.
The U.K. government says there are legal complexities to work out, but Lammy does not want to go to court as it could take a long time. The funds are currently worth 2.3 billion pounds (approximately $2.97 billion).
**Ukraine’s European Allies Increase Support**
As Ukraine faces military aid pauses from the U.S., its European allies are increasing their support. The U.K. has promised to deliver more military aid to Kyiv this year than ever before.
Meanwhile, a U.S. official was quoted as saying that if the U.S. only supports Ukraine’s borders from 2014 or 2022, it says something about their commitment.
**Other News**
* Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh won the gold medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in the Netherlands.
* Romania has disqualified a far-right candidate from running in the presidential election re-run.
* The Chinese Defense Ministry said that military exercises are being held to deepen cooperation between participating countries’ armies.
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