WASHINGTON, MAY 6 (ANSA) — US President Joe Biden announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine on Friday and said he would provide artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. The information was released by the White House.
The American leader urged the US Congress and its allies to continue the flow of weapons to Kiev against the Russian invasion, stressing that “his administration is nearly exhausted of funds that could be used to send military aid to Ukraine”.
Biden did not specify the value of the new package, but urged Congress to pass the proposed $33 billion aid package for Ukraine.
According to a senior official, the aid amounted to US$150 million.
According to Biden, for the Ukrainian government to be successful at this stage of the war, its international partners, including the United States, must continue to show unity and determination to keep the flow of arms and ammunition to Kiev uninterrupted.
“Congress must act quickly to provide the funds needed to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table,” Biden said.
So far, the US government has approved a total of US$3.4 billion in military aid since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24.
source: Noticias
