U.S. broadcasts one other $1 billion navy help for Ukraine

The United States has introduced $1 billion in contemporary navy help for Ukraine.

The package deal additionally contains extra surface-to-air missiles for protection in opposition to Russian plane and rockets (Photo: US President Joe Biden/File)

HIGHLIGHTSUS has introduced one other $1 billion navy help for UkraineBundle contains extra surface-to-air missiles for protection in opposition to Russian planeThe World Bank additionally introduced $4.5 billion in help for Ukraine

The Pentagon introduced Monday $1 billion in contemporary navy help for Ukraine, together with extra precision missiles for the Himars system which have helped Kyiv’s forces assault Russian troops far behind the entrance traces.

The package deal additionally contains extra surface-to-air missiles for protection in opposition to Russian plane and rockets, extra Javelin anti-armor rockets, and different ammunition, based on an announcement from the US Department of Defense.

“These are all critical capabilities to help the Ukrainians repel the Russian offensive in the east, and also to address evolving developments in the south and elsewhere,” mentioned Under Secretary of Defense Colin Kahl. It took to $9.1 billion the quantity of safety help the United States has supplied Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation on February 24.

“The United States stands with allies and partners from more than 50 countries in providing vital security assistance to support Ukraine’s defense of its sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russia’s aggression,” mentioned Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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“We will continue to consult closely with Ukraine and surge additional available systems and capabilities, carefully calibrated to make a difference on the battlefield and strengthen Ukraine’s eventual position at the negotiating table,” Blinken mentioned in an announcement.

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