The Pentagon will provide up to $ 300 million in additional military assistance to Ukraine, the Pentagon spokesman said in a statement issued Friday (Greek dawn).
“The United States has now committed more than $ 2.3 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since the Biden administration took office, including more than $ 1.6 billion in military assistance following the unprovoked and premeditated invasion of Ukraine. “, Said John Kirby.
The new aid package includes laser-guided missile systems, Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, as well as Puma light drones.
“This decision underscores the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in support of its heroic campaign to repel Russian war,” he said.
US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday about “additional” military capabilities needed to help Ukraine’s army “defend its country,” according to the White House.
The two leaders, during a 55-minute conversation, “discussed how the United States works day and night to meet Ukraine’s key demands for security assistance,” the US presidency said in a statement.
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