The announcement of the largest US military aid to Ukraine

According to Fars News Agency, US President Joe Biden announced the allocation of a military aid package worth about three billion dollars to Ukraine and said that this is Washington’s biggest commitment so far.

The White House press release published on Wednesday (August 24) quoted Biden as saying: The United States is committed to supporting the people of Ukraine in their continued struggle to defend their sovereignty. As part of this commitment, I am proud to announce our largest security contribution to date; About $2.98 billion in weapons and equipment will be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

According to Biden, the new aid will allow Kiev to receive new air defense systems, artillery and ammunition, anti-drone air systems and radar.

According to “Sputnik” news agency, referring to the Independence Day in Ukraine, Biden made a humanitarian gesture and claimed: I know that this Independence Day is bitter for many Ukrainians because thousands of people have been killed or injured, millions of people have been displaced from their homes and many others. They have been victims of Russian crimes and attacks, but six months of relentless attacks have only strengthened the pride of Ukrainians in themselves, in their country, and in their thirty-one years of independence. Today and every day, we stand with the people of Ukraine.

Earlier, a US official said that Washington is expected to announce a new $3 billion security aid package to Ukraine on Wednesday.

Previously, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also asked Western countries to increase the sending of weapons to Ukraine to help this country take back the lands “occupied by Russia”. Stoltenberg, who attended the “Crimea Platform” meeting, warned that a difficult winter is ahead for Ukraine and NATO supporters.

From February 24, 2022 (5th of March 1400), after recognizing the independence of the two republics of Luhansk and Donetsk from Ukraine, Russia sent troops to this country and announced the start of a special military operation. Russia has announced its goal of this action to de-Nazify Ukraine, disarm this country, resolve its security concerns and respond to Luhansk and Donetsk’s request for help, and has said that it has no intention of seizing Ukrainian lands.

Following the beginning of Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, while condemning Moscow and intensifying economic pressures, Western countries have put all-round political, financial, and weapons support for Kiev on the agenda. Despite the support of the West, in the field, Russia has managed to control Luhansk in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine and is trying to dominate all regions of Donetsk.

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