Pentagon chief: new aid package will save lives of Ukrainians
Kyiv • UNN
The $95 billion aid package approved by Congress will provide vital security assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression and strengthen U.S. security over the long term.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin welcomed the adoption of a new aid package by the US House of Representatives, noting that it will help his ministry "increase the amount of vital security assistance to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression." This was reported by the Voice of America, according to UNN.
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Austin also emphasized that $50 billion of the $95 billion approved by Congress will be directed to the US defense industrial base, which will help create new jobs in more than 30 states and "strengthen US security in the long term.
This law will make America safer and save lives. We have seen once again that the troubles of our time will only get worse without strong, steadfast U.S. leadership
The head of the US defense department also emphasized the importance of the law for international security.
The world is still watching what is happening. Lives are still on the line. America's long-term security is still at stake. We must give our friends, rivals, and enemies no reason to doubt America's resolve
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The package passed by the House of Representatives on Saturday, totaling $95 billion, includes such expenditures:
- about $61 billion for Ukraine and replenishment of U.S. weapons stockpiles.
- The total amount allocated to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons will be 13.8 billion dollars.
- Ukraine will receive more than $9 billion in economic aid in the form of loans.
The Senate is expected to pass the package next week. President Joe Biden has promised to sign the package as soon as he receives it.
