The United States has announced a substantial $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine.
This development comes as Washington accelerates efforts to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office next month.
The newly unveiled package includes advanced military equipment such as drones, ammunition for HIMARS precision rocket launchers, and essential spare parts for artillery systems, tanks, and armored vehicles.
According to a statement from the Pentagon, "The aid will be funded via the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, under which military equipment is procured from the defense industry or partners rather than drawn from American stocks."
This announcement follows closely on the heels of a previously declared $725 million package, which included landmines and anti-air and anti-armour weapons.
The outgoing administration is keen to maximize support for Ukraine amid growing concerns over Trump's critical stance on U.S. aid to Kyiv.
Trump's election victory has cast doubts on the future of American assistance, prompting fears in Kyiv and Europe about Ukraine's ability to withstand Russian aggression without continued U.S. support. U.S.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the stakes involved, stating at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, "We can continue to stand up to the Kremlin. Or we can let [Russian President Vladimir] Putin have his way and condemn our children and grandchildren to live in a world of chaos and conflict."
Austin further highlighted the importance of international alliances, noting, "Ultimately, America is weaker when it stands alone. And America is smaller when it stands apart."
The United States has announced a substantial $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine.
This development comes as Washington accelerates efforts to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office next month.
The newly unveiled package includes advanced military equipment such as drones, ammunition for HIMARS precision rocket launchers, and essential spare parts for artillery systems, tanks, and armored vehicles.
According to a statement from the Pentagon, "The aid will be funded via the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, under which military equipment is procured from the defense industry or partners rather than drawn from American stocks."
This announcement follows closely on the heels of a previously declared $725 million package, which included landmines and anti-air and anti-armour weapons.
The outgoing administration is keen to maximize support for Ukraine amid growing concerns over Trump's critical stance on U.S. aid to Kyiv.
Trump's election victory has cast doubts on the future of American assistance, prompting fears in Kyiv and Europe about Ukraine's ability to withstand Russian aggression without continued U.S. support. U.S.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the stakes involved, stating at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, "We can continue to stand up to the Kremlin. Or we can let [Russian President Vladimir] Putin have his way and condemn our children and grandchildren to live in a world of chaos and conflict."
Austin further highlighted the importance of international alliances, noting, "Ultimately, America is weaker when it stands alone. And America is smaller when it stands apart."
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