US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced that the long-awaited US military assistance has finally started arriving in Ukraine. This comes after months of delays due to political haggling in the US Congress.
Blinken, the first Biden administration official to visit Kyiv after the passage of the Ukraine funding, expressed hope that this assistance could be a turning point in the ongoing conflict. The $61 billion package includes funds to replenish US weapons, stockpiles, and facilities, as well as support for Ukraine to purchase advanced weapons systems and defense equipment.
During his meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Blinken confirmed that the assistance was en route, with some of it already having arrived. He emphasized that this support would significantly aid Ukraine in countering Russian aggression on the battlefield.
'We are determined, along with many partners of Ukraine, to ensure your success on the battlefield,' Blinken stated.
The funding allocation includes approximately $23 billion for replenishing US military resources, nearly $14 billion for Ukraine's defense procurement, and over $11 billion for ongoing US military operations in the wider region.
The arrival of this military assistance marks a crucial development in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with hopes for increased support and stability in the region.
