Defense Secretary Announces New US Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Published on July 2, 2024

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday that the United States will provide $2.3 billion more in military assistance to Ukraine, which includes missile systems, anti-tank weapons, and more munitions. “Make no mistake, Ukraine is not alone, and the United States will never waver in our support,” Mr. Austin said during a news conference at the Pentagon as he met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. “Alongside some 50 allies and partners, we’ll continue to provide critical capabilities that Ukraine needs to push back Russian aggression today and to deter Russian aggression tomorrow,” he added. “This package … will provide more air defense interceptors, anti-tank weapons, and other critical munitions” taken from U.S. military stocks, Mr. Austin confirmed....

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