The new military aid package includes the Patriot air defense system for the first time, Anthony Blinken said.
US authorities announced the allocation of another military aid package worth $1.85 million. It will include the Patriot missile defense system for the first time, according to the US State Department website on Wednesday, December 21.
It is indicated that Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, in accordance with the instructions of President Joe Biden, authorized the allocation of additional weapons, equipment and ammunition for Ukraine. And the Pentagon announced an additional $850 million in aid.
The total cost of American military aid to Ukraine under President Biden has reached $21.9 billion.
“Today’s assistance includes, for the first time, a Patriot air defense system capable of shooting down cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles and aircraft at a higher level than previously provided air defense systems ,” Blinken said.
It was also reported that the United States will continue to work closely with more than 50 allies and partners around the world to support the people of Ukraine.
“The support will continue as long as necessary to ensure that Kyiv can continue to defend itself and get the strongest possible position at the negotiating table with Russia when the time comes. Only Russia can end this war. Until when that happens, we will stand united with Ukraine,” Blinken concluded.
Earlier, the White House confirmed that Biden will announce a major new aid package for Ukraine today, which includes the Patriot air defense system. Obviously, this will happen as a result of negotiations with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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