US allocates new $150 million military aid package to Ukraine

The United States announced on Wednesday (03) that it will help Ukraine with US$ 150 million (R$ 833 million), earmarked for the country's military and air defense system, according to the US government.

Support for Ukrainian defense

_{Russian soldiers attack Ukraine (Photo: Chingis Kondarov/Reuters)}

The United States has continued to provide financial assistance to Ukraine since the US Congress approved a $61 billion aid package in April, totaling seven financial packages.

On Wednesday (3), during a meeting, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by telephone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The conversation was about the current situation of the war.

Kuleba posted a comment on his social media, and said: “We also focus on the expected outcomes of the NATO summit in Washington. Over the past few years, America has strengthened its role as an alliance power, and the summit will undoubtedly demonstrate this.”

Other requests for support

Ukraine needs more support and financial resources to recover its energy system, due to several attacks by Russia. The request for help was made by the Ukrainian minister, but the US says it is not possible at this time.

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The financial package released by the US should be used exclusively to strengthen Ukraine's military wing. In an official statement, the United States said: “This support will also help strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses against Russian attacks and bolster Ukraine’s capabilities on the front lines.”

The international community continues to condemn Russia's attacks, while Ukraine receives support from several countries, such as Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, among others, in search of defense and protection.

Featured Photo: War between Russia and Ukraine has persisted since 2022 (Reproduction/disclosure/ CEBRI Magazine)

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