US President Joe Biden’s administration announcedIt will provide Ukraine with another $2 billion military aid package, this time totaling “to reaffirm US unwavering support for Ukraine’s brave defenders and strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.”
“Exactly one year ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of peaceful and democratic neighboring Ukraine, without cause and reason. “A year later, the commitment of the United States has been further strengthened, meeting with some 50 countries to provide urgently needed assistance to Ukraine,” the Pentagon said in a statement.
In particular, the new package will include a variety of unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as equipment, including ammunition for HIMARS and laser-guided missile systems, 155 mm shells, the CyberLux K8 aircraft complex and the upgraded Switchblade 600 kamikaze aircraft. means mine clearance and electronic protection.
The ATACMS missiles with a range of 185 miles (297 km), which the Kiev authorities have repeatedly requested, are not included in this list.
Michael McCall, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress House of Representatives, called for the transfer of ATACMS to Kiev in January with a wide range of attacks in Crimea where “Iranian drones are located”.
As stated in Washington, the equipment to be transported to Kiev will be specially ordered from the manufacturers, and the stocks of the American army will remain intact. In this context, he states that the handover process will take several months or even years, and that in the long run, it is aimed to strengthen the defense capability of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Bloomberg.
In addition, the Pentagon will allocate funds for the training of Ukrainian troops and their support in the rear.
“The United States will continue to work with allies and partners to provide Ukraine with the ability to meet its immediate battlefield and long-term security needs,” the US Department of Defense said.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stressed that President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “have held deep consultations on exactly what skills and training Ukraine needs to be successful in its efforts to reclaim its land.”
According to data provided by the US Department of Defense, for the year Washington selected Military aid to Kiev for the $32 billion Abrams and 90 Stryker infantry fighting vehicles.
“Double Support”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the anniversary of the start of the military operation He insisted Western countries will double the necessary aid to Kiev. “We call on our international partners to double down on the comprehensive and critically needed support for Ukraine.”
Kuleba also drew attention to the importance of uniting around the “peace formula” presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
On the anniversary of hostilities, Canada announced that more than $32 million was allocated to further strengthen Ukraine’s security and stability, Reuters reported. The new package includes $7.5 million for demining and more than $12 million for combating chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced Fast delivery of new Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Warsaw has already sent the first four Leopard tanks to Kiev today.
“Today, as the first European country, Poland wishes to symbolically deliver the first four Polish Leopard 2A4,” the Prime Minister said, handing the relevant documents to the President of Ukraine.
As Morawiecki adds, support for Ukraine “will continue until its victory.” On Friday, he arrived in Kiev, where he met with President Zelensky.