Biden Administration Unveils $988M Security Assistance Package for Ukraine

TDT | Manama
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The Biden Administration has announced a substantial new security assistance package to bolster Ukraine's defenses amid its ongoing struggle against Russian aggression.

The $988 million package, part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), will provide critical resources, including munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and essential equipment for maintaining and repairing artillery, tanks, and armored vehicles.

“This assistance is vital to ensuring Ukraine can sustain and build its combat capabilities,” the Department of Defense stated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational readiness.

This is the twenty-second USAI package since the war began, marking a continued surge in U.S. support for Ukraine. It comes as the United States collaborates with over 50 Allies and partners through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, reaffirming its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The assistance also underscores a broader strategy of providing not just immediate supplies but also long-term maintenance programs, enabling Ukraine to reconstitute and sustain its forces for the challenges ahead.