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US Announces USD$1B Ukraine Arms Package

SECURITY

The US Department of Defence Spokesperson Todd Breasseale has confirmed that the United States will provide another USD$1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. The largest single package of military aid provided under Presidential drawdown authority since the war began.

  • The package brings the total aid provided to Ukraine to close to USD$10 billion.
  • Comes as Russia and Ukraine reportedly reach an agreement to allow merchant and civilian vessels to traverse grain corridors in the Black Sea to expediate grain exports.
  • The World Bank has also announced a USD$4.5 billion grant to facilitate social payments, health care, and pensions.
Figure 1: List of US military aid to Ukraine (list compiled by Ostap Yarsh of VOA)

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