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June 13 () –
The United States announced on Tuesday a new military aid package for Ukraine valued at 325 million dollars (more than 300 million euros) within the framework of the progress made in recent days by the Ukrainian forces during the counteroffensive that Kiev is carrying out. out in the east of the country.
“Pursuant to a request from President (of the United States, Joe) Biden, I am authorizing withdrawal number 40 for Ukraine, which will provide $325 million in weapons and equipment,” US Secretary of State said in a statement on Tuesday. Anthony Blinken.
This military assistance package for Kiev includes additional ammunition for multiple launch rocket systems (HIMARS), ammunition for Nasams air defense systems, artillery rounds of 155 and 105 mm, as well as 15 Bradley combat vehicles and 10 Strynker-type armored vehicles. , among others.
“The United States will continue to work with its allies and partners to provide Ukraine with the ability to meet its immediate battlefield needs and long-term security assistance requirements,” the Pentagon said in a statement.
Ukraine has avoided confirming the formal start of the expected counteroffensive, although allied countries, such as France, or political figures, such as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenber, have already started it. In fact, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has also indicated that it started on June 4.
