Among other things, for the first time, Ukraine will receive about 50 Bradley-type armored personnel carriers, as the White House confirmed on Thursday.
The military aid package unveiled on Friday is the largest since Russia invaded Ukraine. This includes military material taken from Pentagon warehouses. This is worth $2.85 billion and will be sent directly to Ukraine.
Additionally, according to the White House, Joe Biden’s administration will provide an additional $225 million in military funding to build and modernize Ukraine’s military over the long term. The package also includes $682 million in military funding for European allies to help them replace military equipment they donated to Ukraine.
Direct aid to Ukraine includes, among others, 500 anti-tank missiles, armored vehicles and ammunition.
– The war is at a critical point and we must do everything possible to help Ukrainians resist Russian aggression, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday.
