On Monday, the United States announced a big help package worth $2.5 billion for Ukraine. This move comes as the U.S. is trying to support Ukraine quickly before President-elect Donald Trump starts his term. Trump’s recent election makes many people unsure about the future of U.S. help for Ukraine.
The aid includes a military package worth $1.25 billion. This means the Pentagon can take weapons from U.S. military supplies and send them right to Ukraine. An extra $1.22 billion will be spent on buying military gear from American companies or allies.
President Joe Biden said, “I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue to defend their independence and freedom from Russian attacks.”
The U.S. plans to send different military items like drones, ammunition for advanced rocket systems called HIMARS, missiles for targeting, anti-tank weapons, and more. Secretary of State Antony Blinken added, “The U.S. and over 50 other countries are united to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks.”
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed gratitude for the new aid on social media, saying, “The U.S. is a key ally of Ukraine, providing us with invaluable assistance. Together, we will win!”
This latest aid follows an announcement earlier this month about nearly $1 billion worth of drones and other military supplies. The Biden administration is working hard to send as much help as they can to Ukraine before Trump takes over office in January, as he has often criticized U.S. support for Ukraine.
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