Biden announces new USD 3 bln military aid package for Ukraine

This was reported by the press service of the White House.

According to the message, US President Joe Biden today, August 24, announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth USD 2.98 billion.

"This will allow Ukraine to acquire air defense systems, artillery systems and ammunition, anti-missile unmanned aerial systems, as well as radars so that it can continue to defend itself in the long term", the US president said.

Biden also expressed his support for all Ukrainians and congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day.

"I know this Independence Day is bittersweet for many Ukrainians, as thousands of people have been killed or injured, millions have been forced to flee their homes, and many have become victims of atrocities and attacks by Russia. But six months of merciless attacks have only strengthened Ukrainians' pride for their country and for 31 years of their independence. Today and every day, we stand together with the Ukrainian people to proclaim that the darkness that drives the autocracy cannot be compared to the flame of freedom that illuminates the souls of free people", Biden said.

Also, Ukraine's Minister of Finance, Serhii Marchenko, announced on Facebook that today, August 24, Ukraine will receive USD 3 billion in grant aid from the US. 

"Today we not only celebrate the 31st anniversary of Independence, but also have to defend it in the conditions of a full-scale war. And I have no doubt that our struggle will end in victory over the aggressor! On this day there is positive news from the financial front. Today we will receive from the US USD 3 billion to the state budget in the form of a non-refundable grant. Funds will come through the mechanism of the World Bank. I am grateful to our American partners and the World Bank team for their strong support of Ukraine. Grant assistance is a significant gift for our country on Ukraine's Independence Day", Marchenko wrote.