Biden to announce another big military aid package for Ukraine

The president of United States, Joe Bidenwould announce in the coming days another package of military aid to Ukraine the same size as the $800 million reported last week, multiple sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

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A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said a new package roughly the size of the previous package was expected, though details were still being worked out.

The latest package was first reported by NBC News.

The Biden administration last week announced $800 million in additional aid, including artillery systems, artillery rounds, armored personnel carriers and unmanned coastal defense boats, expanding the scope of material sent to kyiv to include new types. of heavy equipment.

If this week’s aid package is as large as expected, it would bring total US military aid to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February to more than $3 billion.

Source: Elcomercio

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