WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday (Jun 9) announced a US$2.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive aimed at driving Russia from the country. The package included missiles for Patriot air defence systems, artillery rounds,
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced a US$2.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive aimed at driving Russia from the country.
The new arms, illustrate"the continued commitment to both Ukraine's critical near-term capabilities as well as the enduring capacity of Ukraine's Armed Forces to defend its territory and deter Russian aggression over the long term", the Pentagon said in a statement.
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