$2.5 billion aid sends Strykers, but no tanks, to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

$2.5 billion aid sends Strykers, but no tanks, to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send 90 Stryker combat vehicles and an additional 59 Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine, in addition to hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, the Pentagon announced on Thursday. The ammunition included in the package will replenish the U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket artillery systems, the NASAMS air defense systems, the Bradleys’ 25 mm cannon and hundreds of tow missiles for the Bradleys’ anti-tank weaponry. The package also includes eight additional Avenger air defense systems, 350 Humvees, 53 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles, or MRAPS, thousands of anti-armor rockets and an additional 3 million rounds of small arms ammunition. The additional air defense systems and ammunition are being sent to help Ukraine defend against the onslaught of Russian missile attacks against its civilian population, the Pentagon said, including a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in Dnipro last weekend that left at least 45 dead, including children. The $2.5 billion package is one of several recent multibillion-dollar announcements of aid for Ukraine as the U.S. and allies rush heavy weapons to Kyiv in advance of an expected Russian spring offensive.

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Britain could send troops to Ukraine in £225m support package as defence secretary vows to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin
6 days, 4 hours ago

Britain could send troops to Ukraine in £225m support package as defence secretary vows to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin

Daily Mail  

Britain could send troops to Ukraine as part of a £225million support package for Kyiv, the Defence Secretary has hinted - as he vowed to 'put a lot more pressure' on Vladimir Putin. Pictured is a British soldier teaching Ukrainian recruits how to assault a building Defence Secretary John Healey is open to sending UK troops to Ukraine to train …

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests
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6 days, 7 hours ago

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Defence secretary John Healey poses in front of the Wall of …

UK announces new funding for Ukraine amid ‘critical’ situation
6 days, 14 hours ago

UK announces new funding for Ukraine amid ‘critical’ situation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK has pledged a new £225 million package of …

Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: official
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6 days, 14 hours ago

Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: official

China Daily  

British Defence Secretary John Healey is greeted by Ukrainian Defence Secretary Rustem Umerov, at the Ministry of Defence in Kyiv, during a visit to Ukraine. KYIV -- Britain is intensifying its military support to Ukraine with a new aid package that includes naval drones, air defense systems and artillery, British Defense Secretary John Healey said Wednesday. On the same day, …

NATO takes over Ukraine aid coordination as Trump’s return stirs concerns over US support
1 week ago

NATO takes over Ukraine aid coordination as Trump’s return stirs concerns over US support

Firstpost  

Trump, who will take office in January, has said wants to end the war in Ukraine swiftly but not how he aims to do so. Trump threatened to quit NATO during his first term as president and demanded allies must spend 3% of national GDP on their militaries, compared with NATO’s target of 2%. Image- Reuters In a move widely …

US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city
1 week, 5 days ago

US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city

Al Jazeera  

Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year. The United States will give $500m in military aid to Ukraine as part of an 11th-hour push by outgoing President Joe Biden to bolster the country’s defences before he leaves office early next year. Russian attacks continue In parallel, Ukraine’s air force reported on …

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia
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1 week, 6 days ago

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is working to surge deliveries of weapons to Ukraine in its final days in office in a concerted effort to put Kyiv on a strong footing going into 2025, according to a senior administration official. The senior administration official told CNN that the administration is pouring resources into getting previously announced weapons for Ukraine into …

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia
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1 week, 6 days ago

Biden admin says it is surging deliveries to Ukraine as Trump criticizes decision to allow US weapons to strike inside Russia

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is working to surge deliveries of weapons to Ukraine in its final days in office in a concerted effort to put Kyiv on a strong footing going into 2025, according to a senior administration official. The senior administration official told CNN that the administration is pouring resources into getting previously announced weapons for Ukraine into …

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration. The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would disburse $20 billion — the U.S. portion of …

Pentagon unveils new $988 million aid package for Ukraine, features drones and artillery systems
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pentagon unveils new $988 million aid package for Ukraine, features drones and artillery systems

Firstpost  

The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armored vehicles, the Pentagon said in a statement The United States on Saturday announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The package features …

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine
2 weeks, 3 days ago

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. We all want… pic.twitter.com/eKMtuhp2ZI — Volodymyr …

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. Austin said he was “confident that President Reagan would …

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

In the waning days of his presidency, Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long fight against Russia’s invasion. The Biden administration has largely been using “presidential drawdown authority” to withdraw excess defence materials from US stockpiles and transfer them to Ukraine, without congressional approval. But Saturday’s $988m package comes instead from the $2.21bn remaining in the Ukraine Security …

Washington, Berlin to offer more military aid for Kyiv
3 weeks ago

Washington, Berlin to offer more military aid for Kyiv

China Daily  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visit an exhibition of Ukrainian unmanned vehicles in Kyiv, Ukraine December 2, 2024. The provision followed US President Joe Biden's announcement on Sept 26 that his administration would provide another significant package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to Ukraine. The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the US decision showed that …

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine

Firstpost  

As President-elect Donald Trump is indicated to pull the plug on the aid to Ukraine, outgoing President Joe Biden is maximising the flow of aid to Ukraine in his final weeks of office In the latest such tranche, the Biden administration announced on Monday that it’s sending an aid package worth $725 million to Ukraine. The Biden administration’s efforts are …

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is rushing assistance to Ukraine in an effort to put Kyiv “in the strongest possible position” as Russia steps up its attacks and President Joe Biden prepares to leave office in less than two months. “Today, we are announcing a $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine, which includes substantial quantities of artillery, rockets, and …

U.S. will send Ukraine $725 million more in counter-drone systems, anti-personnel land mines
3 weeks, 2 days ago

U.S. will send Ukraine $725 million more in counter-drone systems, anti-personnel land mines

LA Times  

Ukrainian servicemen practice tactical skills at a training field in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine on Friday. The U.S. is preparing to send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military assistance, including counter-drone systems and munitions for its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, which could indicate more of the longer-range missiles are headed to the battlefield. The package, announced …

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Biden readying $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Biden readying $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine: Report

Firstpost  

Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, outgoing President Joe Biden is preparing a $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, drones, Stinger missiles, and cluster munitions US President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two US officials said on Wednesday, as the outgoing president seeks to bolster the government in …

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say
4 weeks ago

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say

CNN  

CNN — The Pentagon is unlikely to use all of the billions of dollars authorized by Congress to arm Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office, according to two US officials and three defense officials. In the time the administration has left, one defense official said the size of the individual military aid packages is likely to increase but acknowledged …

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine

Politico  

“We have been sending whatever industry can produce each month, but the problem is you can only send these things as they are produced,” said Mark Cancian, a former DOD budget official now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The administration could dip into the stockpiles and send equipment more quickly, but it’s unclear the Pentagon would want …

Biden announces 'surge' in Ukraine military assistance
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden announces 'surge' in Ukraine military assistance

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a "surge" in assistance to Ukraine including nearly $8 billion in military aid and new long-range munitions ahead of a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr. Zelenskyy was due to present his "victory plan" in meetings with Mr. Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday in Washington, where the U.S. …

The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The US is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here's how they will help

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration's latest infusion …

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help

LA Times  

President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. Trump argued that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the months before Russia’s February 2022 invasion, declaring that even “the worst deal would’ve been better than what we have now.” Trump, who has long been critical of …

Fresh hope Ukraine will soon receive ageing Australian Abrams tanks as Defence reviews military support
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Fresh hope Ukraine will soon receive ageing Australian Abrams tanks as Defence reviews military support

ABC  

Supporters of Ukraine have expressed optimism that Australia will soon donate the Army's ageing fleet of Abrams tanks to the war-torn nation, as Defence insists it is "continually" reviewing how it can best support the fight against Russia's invasion. In February after the ABC revealed Ukraine's interest in the ageing M1A1 fleet, Defence Minister Richard Marles insisted gifting Abrams tanks …

US expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill
3 months ago

US expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill

CNN  

CNN — The US plans to announce billions of dollars for Ukraine in the coming days, committing the funding before it expires after Congress failed to include an extension for the aid in its stopgap measure to keep the government open, according to two defense officials and several congressional sources. The plan requires the administration to obligate the funds to …

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles
3 months, 1 week ago

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles

CNN  

CNN — US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months, as the stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is willing to send Kyiv from its own inventory have dwindled. In April, Congress gave the Biden administration an additional $13.4 billion to use specifically to send Ukraine weapons and equipment drawn from US stockpiles. The …

US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US and UK pledge almost $1.5 billion to help Ukraine during diplomats’ visit to Kyiv

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside Russia. Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the missiles “back to …

Top U.S. and U.K. diplomats pledge almost $1.5 billion in additional aid for Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top U.S. and U.K. diplomats pledge almost $1.5 billion in additional aid for Ukraine

LA Times  

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrive at a train station Wednesday in Kyiv, Ukraine. The United States and Britain pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats as Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets …

Russia and Ukraine report gains on battlefield
4 months ago

Russia and Ukraine report gains on battlefield

China Daily  

MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia and Ukraine both reported new battlefield gains on Thursday, with Moscow saying that the Ukrainian drone attack on a nuclear power station was "an act of nuclear terrorism". The nuclear plant is located in the Kursk region of western Russia, where fierce fighting has raged since Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion on Aug 6. TASS quoted …

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv
4 months ago

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and announced a new round of military aid for Kyiv, the White House said. “I am proud we will announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine today,” Mr. Biden said in a statement, without specifying the dollar value of the assistance. The sanctions target nearly …

The US is sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine
4 months ago

The US is sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is sending about $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, the Defense Department said Friday, even as Washington works to get a better understanding of Kyiv’s incursion into Russia and how it advances the broader battlefield goals more than two years into the war. Pentagon officials have said repeatedly that the U.S. has been …

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Monday, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles. The package includes $1.5 billion in funding for long-term contracts through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and $200 million in immediate military aid taken from Pentagon stockpiles. …

Biden announces $225 million weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot system
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden announces $225 million weapons package for Ukraine, including Patriot system

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, including a Patriot missile system to bolster its air defenses against a deadly onslaught of Russian airstrikes. The Patriot air defense system, the second the U.S. has provided to Ukraine, is one of several Biden announced this week at the NATO summit and is …

Australia promises record military aid for Ukraine as NATO calls out China as an 'enabler' of Russia's invasion
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia promises record military aid for Ukraine as NATO calls out China as an 'enabler' of Russia's invasion

ABC  

The Australian government is set to give Ukraine another $250 million in military support — its largest contribution to the war effort since Russia invaded. NATO has also accused China of being a "decisive enabler" of Russia's ongoing invasion, and called on Beijing to stop supplying weapons components, and other material and political support. "The PRC cannot enable the largest …

US set to announce over $2.3 billion arms package for Ukraine, Pentagon says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

US set to announce over $2.3 billion arms package for Ukraine, Pentagon says

Hindustan Times  

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali US set to announce over $2.3 billion arms package for Ukraine, Pentagon says WASHINGTON, - The United States will soon announce more than $2.3 billion in new security assistance for Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday during a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart at the Pentagon. Austin said the latest weapons package …

Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems. “Alongside some 50 allies and partners, we’ll continue to provide critical capabilities that Ukraine needs to push back Russian aggression today and to …

Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, right, stands with Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov during an arrival ceremony at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said Tuesday that the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include antitank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems. …

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected
6 months, 1 week ago

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected

Salon  

It has long been known that preemptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump, has had plans to curb or altogether end the U.S. support to Ukraine. Trump criticized the scale of the U.S. aid for Ukraine and promised that if he is reelected in November he will “have that settled,” Politico reported. Trump went on to criticize Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv’s efforts to …

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Thursday, in a new package that includes ammunition Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend the city of Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault. That change, however, does not alter U.S. policy that directs Ukraine not to use American-provided …

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. will send about …

US approves $275mn of weapons and military aid to Ukraine as Russia advances its assault on Kharkiv
7 months ago

US approves $275mn of weapons and military aid to Ukraine as Russia advances its assault on Kharkiv

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Friday announced a fresh tranche of military aid for Ukraine, including ammunition, missiles, mines and artillery rounds as Russia presses its assault on the Kharkiv region. Ukraine has been battling back in Kharkiv since May 10, when thousands of Moscow's troops stormed the border, making their biggest territorial advances in 18 months. The capabilities in this …

U.S. Announces $275 Million Weapons Package To Ukraine Amid Calls To Loosen Limits
7 months ago

U.S. Announces $275 Million Weapons Package To Ukraine Amid Calls To Loosen Limits

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Pentagon announced a $275 million package of weaponry for Ukraine on Friday as calls for loosening restrictions on the use of the weapons have increased in recent days. In its announcement, the Pentagon called the bundle “a significant new security assistance package to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs.” The weaponry comes as Ukraine faces …

US announces $275M in new military assistance for Ukraine
7 months ago

US announces $275M in new military assistance for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced on Friday an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the package, which was previewed on Thursday by two U.S. officials, “is part of our efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near …

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
7 months ago

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is expected to announce an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, two U.S. officials say. This will be the fourth installment of military aid for Ukraine since Congress passed a long-delayed foreign aid bill late last month …

Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia
7 months ago

Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia. “We’re meeting in a moment of challenge,” Austin said, noting that Russia’s new onslaught on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, showed why the commitment was vital. Austin vowed to keep U.S. weapons …

US announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. announced a new $400 million package of military aid for Ukraine on Friday, as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned Thursday that his country was facing “a really difficult situation” in the east, but said a new supply of U.S. weapons was …

America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time
7 months, 3 weeks ago

America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time

Hindustan Times  

Since late February Russia’s army has been creeping across eastern Ukraine. This week, however, after months of dithering, Congress approved $40bn of such assistance, a sum roughly equivalent to all America’s military aid to Ukraine since the war began. If Mr Putin could show that Russia’s war machine was unstoppable and Ukraine was a lost cause, he might have hoped …

Australia to provide $100 million in funding and supplies to Ukraine
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia to provide $100 million in funding and supplies to Ukraine

ABC  

​​​​​In short: Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled another $100 million in support for Ukraine, including funding for drones, air defence systems and generators. Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled another $100 million in support for Ukraine, including funding for drones, air defence systems and generators. Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled another $100 million in Australian funding and supplies …

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package

The Hindu  

After lengthy negotiations, the United States Senate has passed with bipartisan support a $95 billion programme to send aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The aid package brings together four distinct bills that the House of Representatives passed separately last weekend, respectively supplying almost $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, above $26 billion for Israel, over $8 billion for the …

Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth with an M1A2 Abrams battle tank at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio, last year. Officials say Ukraine has sidelined its U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 tanks for now because of their vulnerability to Russian drones Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part …

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