Zelensky thanked Biden for the new military aid package and called for continued support for Ukraine
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Zelenskyy thanked Biden for the $250 million US military aid package, emphasizing its importance for Ukraine's defense and global security.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked American leader Joe Biden for another package of military support from the United States and called for continued support for Kyiv. This is stated in his post on the X social network, UNN reports.
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I thank Joe Biden, the Congress and the American people for the $250 million military aid package announced yesterday. Additional missiles and air defense components, anti-tank weapons, ammunition, demining equipment and more will meet Ukraine's most urgent needs
According to him, the leadership of the United States in the coalition of more than 50 countries providing military assistance to Ukraine is crucial for countering terror and aggression not only in Ukraine but also around the world
Zelenskyy also noted that the United States has provided Ukraine with 34 military aid packages worth more than $24 billion this year. In particular, Ukraine has received Patriot air defense systems, Abrams tanks, armored vehicles, ATACMS, DPICM, air defense systems, missiles, artillery shells, demining equipment, and other critical equipment.
In addition, a historic decision was made to provide Ukraine with F-16 aircraft.
To protect freedom and security, not only in Ukraine and Europe, but also in the United States, we must continue to respond to Russia's ongoing aggression in the strongest and most resolute way possible
Addendum
Yesterday, the United States announced additional security assistance for Ukraine in the amount of $250 million. the new package includes air defense equipment, artillery ammunition and anti-tank weapons to strengthen resistance to Russia.
Recall
US President Joe Biden has signed the draft defense budget for the country for the fiscal year 2024 in the amount of $886.3 billion. The document includes assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $800 million.