Ukraine gets new $225 million US military aid

Biden-Zelenskiy-shake-hands U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shake hands during a bilateral meeting, during NATO's 75th anniversary summit, in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Leah Milli

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Important Takeaways:

  • The United States on Thursday announced a new security package for Ukraine worth $225 million, which includes a Patriot missile battery, additional ammunition for high-mobility artillery rocket systems and missiles, among other items.
  • Washington, Ukraine’s biggest supporter, has provided more than $50 billion in military aid since 2022 when the Russian invasion began.
  • U.S. legislation was approved in April that provided $61 billion in funding to Ukraine.
  • “We will stay with you, period,” U.S. President Joe Biden told Zelenskiy ahead of a bilateral meeting at the NATO summit in Washington.
  • Ukraine has repeatedly called on partners to provide more help with air defense as it faces attacks from Russia on cities and energy infrastructure.
  • Zelenskiy said last week he wanted to double Ukraine’s air defense capacity over the summer.

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