By Udesinanna Stephen
In the bid to sustain Ukraine’s defense against Russia, the United States, U.S. has authorised the provision of $325 million worth of U.S. arms and equipment.
This is the U.S. 40th drawdown for Ukraine since the war.
U.S Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken made this known in a media statement.
Under a delegation of authority, Blinken said, “From President Biden, I am authorising our 40th drawdown for Ukraine, which will provide $325 million worth of U.S. arms and equipment.”
“This security assistance package includes critical air defense capabilities, additional munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, artillery rounds, anti-tank weapons, armored vehicles, and other equipment essential to strengthening Ukraine’s forces on the battlefield.” He added
According to Blinken, the United States is partnering with over 50 nations to lead efforts in support of Ukraine’s self-defense against Russian “aggression,” adding that the US continues to stand with Ukraine, whose endurance inspires the world.
Blinken contended that “Russia started this unprovoked war against Ukraine. Russia could end it at any time by withdrawing its forces from Ukraine and stopping its brutal attacks against Ukraine’s cities and people. Until Russia does so, the United States and our allies and partners will stand united with Ukraine, for as long as it takes.”
In the same line, the Spokesperson for the US Secretary of State, Matthew Miller who published the press statement on his Twitter handle @StateDeptSpox, said, “Today Secretary Blinken authorized an additional $325 million worth of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine. The United States is proud to partner with over fifty nations to lead efforts in support of Ukraine’s self-defense against Russian aggression.”