The United States is helping Ukraine bolster its defense capabilities, announcing a $150 million security package less than a week before U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva. The Pentagon unveiled the package, part of Washington's ongoing Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, on Friday, saying it was able to…
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Saturday, June 12, 2021 10:00:36 AM
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with the second package of military assistance in the amount of $150 million dollars, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Twitter. Important news from our American partners. The Pentagon approved the second part of security assistance to Ukraine in 2021 for $150 million,” Zelensky wrote.
According to the Pentagon website, the USAI (Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative) package includes capabilities to enhance the lethality, command and control, and situational awareness of Ukraine’s forces through the provision of counter-artillery radars, counter-unmanned aerial systems, secure communications gear, electronic warfare and military medical evacuation equipment, and training and equipment to improve the operational safety and capacity of Ukrainian Air Force bases.
The Pentagon is sending a new $150 million package to Ukraine for counter-unmanned aerial systems, secure communications gear, counter artillery radars and medical evacuation equipment to preserve the nation’s territorial integrity.
The Defense Department on Friday announced a new $150 million security aid package for Ukraine to support the country’s border security and territorial integrity to help thwart Russian expansionism.