The United States is going to announce to Ukraine additional assistance for $ 2 billion on the day of the anniversary of the outbreak of war, CNN reports with reference to American officials.
According to them, the funds will be allocated for the Foundation “The initiative to provide assistance to Ukraine” (USAI). The fund’s money goes to order or purchase of equipment from manufacturers, and not to provide weapons from US reserves. Thus, this help involves long -term deliveries.
Funds will go to finance procurement for Ukraine reactive systems of bullying Himars, 155-mm caliber ammunition, drones, equipment for counteracting drones, equipment for cleansing, protected communications, as well as training Ukrainian military.
February 20 after the visit of US President Joe Bayden to Kyiv, the head of the State Department Anthony Blinken announced to Kyiv for 460 million dollars, which will go to provide weapons and ammunition from American reserves. The Pentagon then specified that the package included: additional ammunition for Himars, artillery shells 155 mm, four radar systems, anti-tank systems Javelin, about 2 thousand anti-tank missiles, four Bradley infantry combat vehicles, etc. The head of the Pentagon of Lloyd Ostin in connection with With this he said that the United States provides Ukraine with “opportunities” “change the dynamics on the battlefield.”