In a significant show of support, the United States has announced a new $200 million military assistance package for Ukraine, signalling its continued commitment to helping the country defend against Russian forces. The announcement was made by US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at the opening of a two-day meeting of Kyiv’s international supporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday.
This new assistance package comes after Congress dropped funding for Ukraine from a bill to avoid a government shutdown earlier this month, which raised concerns about the US commitment to Ukraine’s security. However, Austin reiterated the US’s unwavering stance, assuring that they will stand with Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”
