US Stand United With Ukraine ; New $1 Billion For Ukraine. ( image @Secretary Antony Blinken)
US announced new aid to Ukraine. US secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced new form of aid that ranges more than $1billion while speaking at Kyiv in a joint news conference with his Ukrainian counter part, Dmytro Kuleba.
Mr. Blinken said on X (formerly Twitter) that the meeting is to “reaffirm the United States” steadfast support Ukraine”s defence and future deterrence”.
Good to meet with @DmytroKuleba in Kyiv today to reaffirm the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine’s defense and future deterrence. pic.twitter.com/43XRQ0I0ev
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 6, 2023
As per the report, the new arrangement will include HIMARS missile launch system, Javelin anti – tank weapons and Abrams tanks. The Pentagon announced $175 million earlier on Wednesday which included depleted uranium ammunition which is highly effective in piercing armour plates.
The US aid aims beyond the arms assistance. It also aims to help “rebuild a free, resilient, thriving” country after the war.
The aid will also include assistance to clear out Russian land mines and war remnants to prevent further harm to the civilians.
The new package includes $300 million to help Ukrainian law enforcement, Mr. Blinken added on X.
Visited @MVS_UA border guards to see how they continue to protect Ukraine’s territory and people. We are providing $300 million in new funding to Ukraine’s law enforcement sector to continue this important work. The United States remains united with Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/glvvb31iOO
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 7, 2023
Mr. Blinken met with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, prior the joint news conference and ensured Unites State”s unwavering commitment to Ukraine and its people.
Met with President @ZelenskyyUA to convey the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine and its people. We stand with Ukraine, for as long as it takes. pic.twitter.com/NugwW6eeKA
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 6, 2023
Mr. Zelensky thanked US for its aid and support. “We are happy that we are not alone through this winter, we will do it together with our partners”, he said to Mr. Blinken.
Hours into Mr. Blinken”s visit, Russia strike Kostyantynivka, a city in eastern Ukraine. The strike is reported to kill at least 17 people and wounded dozens.
“This Russian evil must be defeated as soon as possible”.
Russia denied the deliberate targeting of civilians. The European Union addressed the attack as “heinous and barbaric”.
