A new US move that will change the course of the war between Russia and Ukraine
Blinken made a written statement on aid to Ukraine.
Stating that the United States will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington to emphasize his support for the Ukrainian people, Blinken said:
CRITICAL SUPPORT
“For the past 300 days, the Kremlin has been unsuccessfully trying to wipe Ukraine off the map. Now Russia is trying to weaponize the winter by freezing and starving Ukrainian civilians and displacing families. In response, President (Joe) Biden will announce today that the United States is providing critical new and additional military capabilities to help Ukraine defend against Russia’s continued brutal and unwarranted attacks.”
HELPING FOR THE EIGHTH TIME
Noting that they have supplied weapons to Ukraine from the US inventory for the eighth time under the authority given by Biden, Blinken said: “With the additional $1 billion worth of ammunition and critical equipment that will be removed from the US inventory. US, Ukraine self-defense battlefield capability will be further expanded. The Defense Ministry will also provide an additional $850 million in security assistance to Ukraine today as part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.” He made remarks.
AID REACHES $22 BILLION
Noting that the Biden administration’s total military aid to Ukraine has reached $21.9 billion with this aid package, Blinken said: “Today’s aid is the first to shoot down cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles and Patriot planes, which are capable of shooting down planes.” at significantly higher altitudes than previously provided air defense systems. It includes the air defense system. ” He shared the knowledge of him.
HERE ARE THE WEAPONS SHIPPED
In a statement on aid details, the US State Department said that in the $1 billion aid package to be provided from US inventory, 1 Patriot air defense battery, munitions for HIMARS, 500 precision-guided 155mm howitzer shells, 30 mortars of different calibers, 157 armored vehicles, HARM missiles, precision-guided air missiles, 2,700 grenade launchers and other protective equipment.
On the other hand, within the scope of Ukraine’s Security Assistance of $850 million, 45,000 152-mm artillery shells, 20,000 122-mm artillery shells, 50,000 122-mm GRAD rockets, and 100,000 125mm tank shells. (AA)