* The U.S. announced a new $2 billion military aid package for Ukraine, along with sanctions and tariff increases on Russia, on the first anniversary of Moscow’s invasion.
* The weapons package announced by the Department of Defense includes funding for contracts for HIMARS rockets, drones and counter-drone equipment, mine-clearing devices, 155-millimeter artillery ammunition and secure lines of communication.
* President Joe Biden met virtually with leaders of the G-7 and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday morning to mark the occasion, one year after the group first met to discuss aid.
* Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv on Monday ahead of his trip to Warsaw, Poland where he delivered a speech marking the anniversary.
WASHINGTON — The United States marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday by authorizing $2 billion in aid to Ukraine and ramping up sanctions and tariffs on Moscow in an effort to bolster Kyiv’s war effort.
President Joe Biden and leaders of the Group of Seven leading world economies also met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday and agreed to remain united in supporting Ukraine as Russia’s onslaught continues.
The countries have taken a leading role in sending military and financial aid to Ukraine and attempting to hamper Russia’s economy to limit the strength of its assault.
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WNU Editor: The US Secretary of Defense is right .... US defense secretary tells CNN military aid to Ukraine will ‘change the dynamics’ of war with Russia (CNN). If it was not for US arms, the Russia - Ukraine war would have ended months ago.
But there could be a heavy cost to giving Ukraine this aid should the US finds itself engaged in a war .... U.S. could face weapons shortage as it supplies military aid to Ukraine, war game shows (CBS).
White House To Send Another $2B Aid Package To Ukraine
US commits $2 billion in drones, ammunition, aid to Ukraine -- AP
US Readies New $2 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine -- Bloomberg
US vows to send more drones, aid to Ukraine on war’s anniversary -- Defense News
7 comments:
Fully committed to this war. Hard to see a scenario where the west just sits back and accepts defeat in this theatre should Russia break through Ukrainian defences. Will be starting my Russian language lessons next week, would be honoured to fight against western state sponsored pedophilia and fascism. An honourable fight it would be. you people who do nothing but demonize the Russians are amongst the most evil and ignorant human beings on planet earth. Shame on you
You need to join the Russian military and since Russia is going to win, when you are safely in the Russian army you should give us your name.
I’ll send you pics
everyone a human being and we are all one: our name is Anon
I don't know why anyone assumes Russia is capable of breaking through Ukrainian lines at this point. The only time Russia has been able to conduct maneuver warfare was in the first month when Ukrainian forces were at their most disorganized and Russia had operational surprise. Since April the only advances Russia has made has been for minor gains after many months of fighting and with large casualties. They've lost much of their best equipment and best troops, and their replacements are of much lower quality. They have squandered any strategic or operational advantages they had at the beginning of the war.
The Russians have been trying to take Bakhmut for 6-7 months now. Even if they manage to take it in month eighth or ninth, the Ukrainians have had plenty of time to prepare new defensive lines.
The war is still far from being decided, but the time when Russia had any chance to dictate terms to Ukraine is gone. There's no evidence at this point that Russia has improved their capabilities to the extent that a breakthrough is possible.
Chris
Why is only 2 billion and not 200 billion or a trillion why not more much more .
It's just a much better investment than Ohio, right?
And no the ukies are not going to win this thing. Every body says the Russians are stuck and bleeding out.
The same people said 6 months ago the Russians had no tanks and were finished.
So I am supposed to believe you this time? No, I don't think so.
Probably the right answer is that the Russians have not attacked because they do not want to and will do so when they are ready.
So we will see.
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