U.S. Announces $2.3 Billion in New Security Aid for Ukraine

The U.S. is set to announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine. This includes anti-tank weapons and munitions for air defense systems. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon to discuss Ukraine's security needs amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

The U.S. will soon unveil a new $2.3 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, which includes anti-tank weapons, interceptors, and munitions for air defense systems like the Patriot. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the announcement during a meeting with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Pentagon.

Of the total aid, $150 million will be sourced from the presidential drawdown authority (PDA), which allows for rapid deployment of weapons from U.S. stockpiles. The remaining funds will be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), focusing on longer-term contracts.

"Make no mistake, Ukraine is not alone, and the United States will never waver in our support," Austin stated. He affirmed ongoing support from the U.S. and its allies ahead of the NATO summit in Washington, where further steps towards Ukraine's NATO membership are expected to be discussed.

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