The United States Government announced a latest US$
150 million for arms and equipment military aid package to bolster Kyiv to
fight and succeed against Russia.
Talking about the package, US State Secretary Antony
Blinken said in a statement, “This new package of arms and equipment includes
air defense, artillery, anti-tank, and other capabilities which will further
enhance Ukraine’s capacity to defend its territory against Russian offensives
while continuing its counter-offensive against Russia’s forces.
Ukraine’s forces are fighting bravely to reclaim
territory seized by Russia’s forces, and this additional support will help them
continue making progress. This package provides USD 150 million of arms and
equipment authorized under previously directed drawdowns for Ukraine.”
US while reiterating its support for the war-torn
Ukraine noted that US and its allies will continue to support Ukraine until the
Russia withdraw its forces from the country.
The statement said, “Russia started this war and could
end it at any time by withdrawing its forces from Ukraine and stopping its
brutal attacks, which continue to take the lives of innocent people. Until it
does, United States and the coalition we have built of more than 50 nations
will continue to stand with Ukraine, and we will continue to work with Congress
to help Ukraine secure its future – a future in which its people rebuild and
live safely in a resilient and thriving democracy.”
On August 14, the United States Government announced
security assistance of US$ 200 million for Ukraine which continues to defend
its territory and protect its people.
Moreover, In July this year, the US Government
announced a 1.3 billion US$ military aid package for Ukraine.
The package included four more National Advanced
Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), medium-range air defence batteries
that have helped Ukraine withstand ongoing Russian barrages of missiles and
drones.
Notably, it is the same system that is used to protect
Washington DC and the area around the US capital.
United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on July
18 said following an international meeting of countries providing aid to
Ukraine, “Make no mistake: We are determined to support Ukraine’s fight for
freedom for as long as it takes.”
ANI
