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The United States has announced a new $125 million military aid package to Ukraine.
What’s the deal: According to the Pentagon, the $125 million package will include Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (c-UAS) equipment and munitions, Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missiles, Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) ambulances, Small arms ammunition, Medical equipment, Demolitions equipment and munitions, and Spare parts, ancillary equipment, services, training, and transportation.
Biden reacts: In an announcement from the White House, President Biden said the package was being announced on Ukraine’s Independence Day. He added, “Make no mistake, Russia will not prevail in this conflict. The independent people of Ukraine will prevail—and the United States, our Allies, and our partners, will continue to stand with them every step of the way.”
Current status of the war: The ongoing war in Ukraine remains a protracted and grueling conflict, with Ukrainian forces making some gains on the battlefield despite significant challenges. Recent Ukrainian operations have extended into Russian territory, notably in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops carried out a daring cross-border raid, marking a symbolic yet strategically significant move. However, these advances have not come without setbacks; in eastern Ukraine, Russian forces have recently reported gains.
Criticism from Zelensky: Despite billions of dollars in aid packages being approved by the United States and other countries, Zelensky has criticized the pace of delivery of the previously approved aid. In his daily announcement, Zelensky said, “There are defense packages from partners that have not been implemented for months. There are agreements on air defense that are still at the implementation stage. It is necessary that there are no delays in logistics. This is especially important now.” Zelensky did not disclose what countries were lagging in providing previously approved aid.
