The US government announced a new two-billion-dollar aid package for Ukraine on Friday on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The government also condemned the Kremlin for creating “the most significant danger to European security since the end of World War II.”
The Pentagon said the weapons include additional ammunition for Himars rocket launchers, drones of the Switchblade type and equipment for mine clearance.
Washington is considered to be Ukraine’s most important ally when it comes to military support.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement that under the leadership of President Joe Biden, the United States has committed more than $32 billion in game-changing security assistance to Ukraine over the past year.
The F-16 fighter jets requested by Ukraine are not included in the new package, however. After months of debate over modern tanks, which are now on their way to Ukraine, Kiev’s international allies are now debating whether to supply fighter jets to Kiev.
“In response to the most significant threat to European security since the end of World War II, we have moved swiftly with our allies to further unify and strengthen NATO,” Austin said.
“Putin’s illegal war is not only an all-out attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and a historic threat to European security.
He admitted that “tough times may lie ahead.” But let us be clear about what is going on in Ukraine.