KYIV, Nov 22 – The United States continued to uphold its unwavering commitment to Ukraine with the mobilization of an additional $4.5 billion in grants for direct budget support, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said on Tuesday.

"These funds will begin disbursing in the coming weeks and help the Government of Ukraine defend against Russia's illegal war by bolstering economic stability and supporting core government services, including wages for hospital workers, government employees, and teachers as well as social assistance for the elderly and vulnerable," Yellen said in a statement on the U.S. Treasury's website.