US releases fresh $250 million aid to fund Ukraine's war against Russia

The United States has announced $250 million in weapons and equipment for Ukraine, its final package for the year.
US releases fresh $250 million aid to fund Ukraine's war against Russia
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The United States government has announced that it will be releasing $250 million in weapons and equipment for Ukraine. This will be its final package for the year. This follows officials pressing Congress to renew aid in the new year.

“Our assistance has been critical to supporting our Ukrainian partners as they defend their country and their freedom against Russia’s aggression,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. “It is imperative that Congress act swiftly, as soon as possible, to advance our national security interests by helping Ukraine defend itself and secure its future.”

The war aid package includes ammunition for artillery and air defense systems as well as anti-armor munitions and more than 15 million rounds of small arms ammunition. Javelin anti-tank systems and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles would be among the weapons offered, The Defense Department said in a press release.

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According to the administration, the US has provided about $44.3 billion in military assistance since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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The announcement of aid comes days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited US to sway lawmakers, but failed. The country has warned that despite western aid the war effort and its public finances are at risk. Ukrainian officials are now facing the prospect of a slowdown in aid from allies in Washington and Europe.

Source: Hindustan Times

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