Published December 28,2023
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday thanked his US counterpart Joe Biden, Congress, and the American folks for the newest $250 million army assist bundle for his nation, which Washington introduced a day earlier.
“Additional air defense missiles and components, anti-tank weapons, ammunition, mine clearing, and other equipment will cover Ukraine’s most pressing needs,” Zelenskyy mentioned in a press release posted on X.
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken introduced that the $250 million bundle contains air protection munitions, different air protection system parts, further ammunition for prime mobility artillery rocket methods, 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, anti-armor munitions, and over 15 million rounds of small arms ammunition.
Expressing that the US management in offering army assist to Ukraine is “critical to countering terror and aggression not only in Ukraine but around the world,” Zelenskyy mentioned Washington offered Kyiv with 34 army assist packages value over $24 billion in 2023.
The Ukrainian president added that these packages embody Patriot air protection methods, Abrams tanks, armored automobiles, ATACMS tactical missile methods, missiles, artillery rounds, in addition to mine-clearing and different essential tools.
He additionally famous {that a} “historic decision” was made to offer Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets and that Ukraine will “always be grateful for all of this support.”
“To defend freedom and security not only in Ukraine and Europe but also in the United States, we must continue to respond to ongoing Russian aggression in the most forceful and resolute manner possible,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
Source: www.anews.com.tr