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U.S. to send HIMARS, Javelin, and artillery shells in new aid package to Ukraine

20 November, 2024 Wednesday
12:36

In the new U.S. military aid package, Ukraine will receive HIMARS systems, 155mm and 105mm artillery shells, Javelin anti-tank munitions, as well as other equipment and spare parts

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The Associated Press reported the information, citing U.S. officials.

According to the outlet, the weapons will be provided using the authority of the U.S. president, allowing the Pentagon to quickly withdraw weapons from its stockpiles and expedite their shipment to the frontlines in Ukraine.

In addition to the Pentagon's weapons, the U.S. State Department announced approval for the sale of $100 million worth of defense equipment and services to Ukraine, including vehicle repairs, technical assistance, training, and "other relevant logistics and support programs." The Ukrainian government will cover the cost of this equipment and services.

The outlet, citing two senior U.S. administration officials, reports that the U.S. plans to provide part of a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, secured by frozen Russian assets, before the end of Joe Biden's presidency.

Officials, who were not authorized to comment publicly, told the outlet that the U.S. and Ukraine are currently at an "advanced stage" of discussing the loan terms and aim to finalize the process for $20 billion by the end of 2024.

The remaining $30 billion will be provided by the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan.

  • Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh stated that U.S. President Joe Biden intends to use all the funds provided by Congress for Ukraine's aid before the inauguration of the newly elected president, Donald Trump, on January 20.
  • U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced a new defense aid package for Ukraine.
  • In an interview with Fox News on November 19, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that if U.S. military aid were reduced, Ukraine could lose the war.
  • Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that the EU’s largest countries are ready to "take on the burden of military and financial assistance to Ukraine" if the Donald Trump administration reduces its support.

 

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