Pentagon officials said Thursday that the United States is moving forward with a $250-million military aid package for Ukraine with the aim of bolstering the country’s ability to defend its territorial integrity in the face of a long-standing conflict with neighboring Russia.
“The United States remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders,” the Department of Defense said in a statement, in which it noted the $250 million would be used “to strengthen Ukraine’s capacity to more effectively defend itself against Russian aggression.”
