Russia-Ukraine war: US authorizes USD 200 million for additional arms, equipment to Kyiv
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Joe Biden`s decision brings total US security aid provided to Ukraine to USD 1.2 billion since January 2021.
Washington: US President Joe Biden authorized USD 200 million for additional arms and equipment to Ukraine, White House said on Saturday (March 12, 2022).
"Today, President Biden authorized $200 million for additional arms and equipment toUkraine. This unprecedented fourth drawdown in less than one year brings the total U.S. security assistance to Ukraine to over $1.2 billion since January 2021," White House said in a Tweet.
Biden`s decision brings total US security aid provided to Ukraine to USD 1.2 billion since January 2021.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted: "I have authorized a drawdown of up to $200 million for additional arms and equipment to Ukraine. This unprecedented fourth drawdown in less than a year will bring total US security assistance provided to Ukraine to more than $1.2 billion since January 2021.
"CNN reported that an administration official said the USD 200 million drawdown will provide "immediate military assistance to Ukraine." Which will include "anti-armor, anti-aircraft systems, and small arms in support of Ukraine`s front line defenders facing down Russia`s unprovoked attack," the official said.
