WASHINGTON: The United States announced on Tuesday (Jun 13) a new US$325 million military aid package for Ukraine that will include munitions for air defence systems, ammunition and vehicles, the Pentagon said. The latest military aid announcement comes as Ukraine begins its counteroffensive, which has see
WASHINGTON: The United States announced on Tuesday a new US$325 million military aid package for Ukraine that will include munitions for air defence systems, ammunition and vehicles, the Pentagon said.
This is the 40th aid package being rushed to Ukraine using Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to transfer articles and services from US stocks without congressional approval during an emergency.
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