By Editor
The United States has announced that it is sending Ukraine a significant new package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to support its military forces as they defend against Russia’s assault.
A release by U.S. Department of State quoted Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, as saying, “This $200 million package, which will be provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority, includes air defense interceptors, artillery ammunition, anti-tank weapons, small arms, demolitions equipment, and spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation”; adding, “This support will help strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and reinforce Ukraine’s capabilities across the front lines”.
Blinken disclosed that this is the ninth security assistance package the President has authorized to help Ukraine since signing the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.
He assured that this new assistance would be deployed as quickly as possible to bolster Ukraine’s defense of its territory and its people.
In his words, “As President Biden has made clear, the United States and the international coalition we have assembled will continue to stand with Ukraine”.
