The United States announced the transfer of a new package of long-term assistance to Ukraine worth $6 billion.
This was stated by Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin during the 21st meeting in the Ramstein format.
What will be included in the package from the USA
Funds from American partners in this batch of military assistance provide for the purchase of new capacities, such as:
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- anti-drone agents;
- artillery shells;
- air-to-surface missiles
- material and technical support.
21st Ramstein Summit
April 26, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin opened the 21st meeting of the Contact Group on the supply of defense assistance to Ukraine in the Ramstein format.
At the beginning of the meeting, President Zelensky spoke, who outlined the key needs of Ukrainians for protection and combat operations. Among other things, the head of state emphasized the importance of supplies of Patriot air defense systems and missiles for them.
US $1 billion package
At the end of the summit, Austin announced the transfer of a package to Ukraine in the amount of $1 billion.
It includes, according to the Pentagon chief, Â additional HIMARS ammunition, 155mm rounds, air defense and armored vehicles