U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an aid package for Ukraine of more than $1 billion during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sept. 6.
Mr. Blinken expressed unwavering support for Ukraine during his visit, his fourth since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
At a press conference ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Mr. Blinken emphasized the U.S. commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s ability to confront and deter aggression both in the short and long term.“We will continue to stand by Ukraine’s side,” Mr. Blinken said following the meeting. “Today, we’re announcing new assistance totaling more than $1 billion in this common effort.”
The new funding includes more than $665 million in new military and civilian security assistance and millions more in support for Ukraine’s air defenses and other areas.The package increases U.S. security assistance to more than $43.2 billion since the conflict’s start. The Pentagon also announced a $175 million package for weaponry for air defense equipment, artillery rounds, and anti-tank weapons.
