It could be assumed that the recently approved multi-billion dollar package for Ukraine would not be the last of its kind. But now the next military aid package for the war-torn country has apparently already been put together.
According to information from US government circles, Washington wants to purchase additional weapons and defense systems worth six billion dollars (about 5.6 billion euros) for Ukraine. According to an insider, this includes anti-artillery radar, tactical vehicles, Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, drones, artillery, precision munitions and drone defense systems. The portal “Politico” also reported on the new aid on Thursday (local time). Accordingly, the plans could be made public this Friday at a virtual meeting of the US-led Contact Group in Support of Ukraine.
According to “Politico” this is not intended as emergency aid. Rather, it concerns contracts with American defense companies. However, this would mean that the ordered goods will probably not arrive in Ukraine for several years. The Pentagon did not confirm the report when requested by the portal.
Long stalemate due to Republican blockade
The US is considered Ukraine’s main supporter. Since the start of US President Biden’s term in January 2021, his administration has provided military aid worth around $45 billion to Kyiv. There are also billions more in non-military financial aid. After months of domestic political deadlock, the US Congress, with Senate approval, approved new aid worth about $61 billion to Kiev late Tuesday night – paving the way for new arms deliveries.
Source: Krone
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