The security assistance package includes weapons and equipment worth $425 million.
US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and announced the allocation of a $425 million aid package to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This was reported by the White House press service on Wednesday, October 16.
“President Biden informed President Zelensky of his efforts to increase security assistance to Ukraine during his remaining term in office. Today, the President announced a $425 million package of security assistance to Ukraine,” said of the statement.
The new aid package includes additional air defense assets, air-to-surface munitions, armored vehicles and critical munitions to meet Ukraine’s urgent needs.
The White House also said that in the coming months, the United States will provide Ukraine with many additional capabilities, including hundreds of air defense interceptors, dozens of tactical air defense systems, additional artillery systems, large amounts of ammunition, hundreds of armored personnel. carrier and infantry fighting vehicles, as well as thousands of additional armored vehicles, which will help equip the APU.
We remind you that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will attend the NATO and G7 ministerial meetings this week, where additional support for Ukraine will be discussed.
Source: korrespondent
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