The United States has announced new military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 1 175 million - Blinken

The United States has announced new military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 1 175 million - Blinken

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The United States announces a new package of assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 1 175 million, including Air Defense, Artillery and anti-tank weapons

the United States today announces a new package of weapons and equipment to support the people of Ukraine defending their country and their freedom from Russian aggression. This is stated in a statement by US Secretary of State  Anthony Blinken, reports UNN.

This package... it provides for the provision of weapons and equipment in the amount of up to 1 175 million with a previously planned reduction. The capabilities provided in today's package include air defense ammunition, additional ammunition for highly mobile artillery missile systems, artillery ammunition, high-speed anti-radiation missiles, anti-tank missiles, small arms ammunition, explosive ammunition to overcome obstacles, equipment to protect critical infrastructure facilities, spare parts, auxiliary equipment, services, training and transportation 

- the statement reads.

The State Department noted that until Russia stops this war, it is important for the United States to continue to lead the coalition that it has built with more than 50 countries that firmly support Ukraine.

"If Congress does not approve the president's request for additional national security funding, this will be one of the last security assistance packages we can provide to Ukraine. Helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression and secure its future contributes to our national security interests and contributes to global stability around the world, and we need Congress to act immediately" - Blinken said in a statement.