The White House has announced a new aid package worth $125 million to bolster Ukrainian air defenses in their ongoing conflict with Russia. President Joe Biden stated that Russia will not prevail in the conflict and that the US will stand with Ukraine every step of the way. This aid package includes air defense munitions, ammunition, and anti-armor missiles to help Ukraine defend its cities and infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from the US since the start of the war.
In addition to military aid, the US also announced further economic sanctions targeting Russia to limit its ability to circumvent previous restrictions. Despite criticism that sanctions have not stopped Russia from waging war, the US continues to support Ukraine in their fight against Russian invasion.
The announcement of military aid comes as Ukrainian forces continue to engage in battles inside Russia, with Ukrainian troops launching a daring cross-border raid into the Russian province of Kursk. The presence of Ukrainian troops inside Russian territory has been an embarrassing setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has blamed the US for providing weapons to Ukraine.
While some analysts are concerned about the escalation of the conflict due to Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil, the US has stated that they do not coordinate such operations but provide weapons to help Ukraine defend against Russian invasion. The latest aid package aims to ensure that Ukraine has the necessary supplies to protect its cities and infrastructure in the ongoing conflict.
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