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US expected to send $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
The Associated Press
June 15, 2022, 11:52 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. is expected to announce Wednesday that it will send about $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began, in a effort to help stall Russias slow but steady march to conquer the eastern Donbas region, U.S. officials said.
According to officials, the aid is expected to include anti-ship missile launchers, howitzers, and more rounds for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems that U.S. forces are training Ukrainian troops on now. Officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public.
The aid comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin convened a meeting in Brussels of more than 45 nations to discuss support for Ukraine. At the start of the meeting, Austin warned that the West must step up weapons deliveries to Ukraine and prove its commitment to helping the countrys military fight along a 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line in a grinding war of attrition with Russia.
And he urged the participating nations to demonstrate our unwavering determination to get Ukraine the capabilities that it urgently needs to defend itself.
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US expected to send $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
The Associated Press
June 15, 2022, 11:52 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. is expected to announce Wednesday that it will send about $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began, in a effort to help stall Russias slow but steady march to conquer the eastern Donbas region, U.S. officials said.
According to officials, the aid is expected to include anti-ship missile launchers, howitzers, and more rounds for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems that U.S. forces are training Ukrainian troops on now. Officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public.
The aid comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin convened a meeting in Brussels of more than 45 nations to discuss support for Ukraine. At the start of the meeting, Austin warned that the West must step up weapons deliveries to Ukraine and prove its commitment to helping the countrys military fight along a 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line in a grinding war of attrition with Russia.
And he urged the participating nations to demonstrate our unwavering determination to get Ukraine the capabilities that it urgently needs to defend itself.
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US expected to send $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Jun 2022
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jimfields33
(15,801 posts)1. We just sent 40 billion. Did they spend it all already?
1 billion if they spent 40 billion in three weeks isnt going to help. Instead of tiny amounts, we may have to give one huge amount if they are going through money that quick.
PortTack
(32,767 posts)2. They are parceling the 40 billion out as needed. The US has currently sent 25.3 billion as part of
That total
jimfields33
(15,801 posts)3. Got it. That's actually a lot better.
Polybius
(15,413 posts)4. That's far too much
We can better use it here.