According to the White House, US President Joe Biden informed his counterpart in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Tuesday that a further $625 million in military aid, including four HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, is on the way.
A fresh $625 million security support package, including more weapons and equipment such as HIMARS, artillery systems and ammunition, and armoured vehicles, was offered by Biden, according to a statement.
The pro-Western nation of Ukraine now has 16 HIMARS systems, which are regarded as one of its most potent weapons in the battle against a major eight-month-old Russian invasion.
As long as necessary, Biden’s government would “continue supporting Ukraine as it defends itself from Russian aggression for as long as it takes,” he said.
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He said “the United States will never recognize Russia’s purported annexation” of another four Ukrainian regions.
According to the State Department, more than $16.8 billion in aid has been delivered to Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24.
(with inputs from agencies)
