Ukraine is receiving a new weapons package from the US for its own defense. According to information from Washington, the package worth 100 million dollars (around 91.4 million euros) is military aid that has already been approved by the North American Congress. The armament package includes, among other things, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher and artillery ammunition.
“In particular, there will be more artillery shells, which are particularly needed now,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday in his daily video message. According to him, weapons assistance was also discussed during US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Kiev.
During the negotiations, the situation at the front, prospects and ways of strengthening Ukrainian defense were examined, Zelensky said. He described the meeting as productive. He thanked the United States for its “continued leadership role in aid.”
Austin: “There is no magic formula”
US Secretary of Defense Austin said during his stay in Kiev: “In a conflict like this, there is no magic solution.” It is important to provide the right capabilities and integrate them sensibly so that the right effects can be achieved on the battlefield.
He assured Ukraine of more support. He sees “cross-party support in both chambers of Congress” for this. Some members of Congress have legitimate questions that the administration will answer. President Joe Biden’s administration must fight to release new funds for Ukraine. The continuation of aid in the US Congress is controversial.