United States has provided $100 million additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's urgent need for additional anti-armor systems over the ongoing war between the country and Russia.
In a statement released by the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Tuesday, adding that the world has been shocked and appalled by the atrocities committed by Russia’s forces in Bucha and across Ukraine.
According to him, "Ukraine’s forces bravely continue to defend their country and their freedom, and the United States, along with our Allies and partners, stand steadfast in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"I have authorized, pursuant to a delegation from the President earlier today, the immediate drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $100 million to meet Ukraine’s urgent need for additional anti-armor systems", he said.
Blinken added that this authorization is the sixth drawdown of arms, equipment, and supplies from Department of Defense inventories for Ukraine since August 2021.
"Combined with $300 million in assistance announced by the Department of Defense on April 1 under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
"This additional drawdown brings the total U.S. security assistance commitment to Ukraine to more than $2.4 billion since the beginning of this Administration, and more than $1.7 billion since the beginning of Russia’s brutal assault against Ukraine on February 24", he said.
He stated that in addition to what US has provided, more than 30 countries have joined America to deliver security assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began.
"Together, we are delivering security assistance every day, and we are expediting shipments of even more of the arms and defense equipment Ukraine is using to defend itself".
"As we strengthen Ukraine’s position on the battlefield and at the negotiating table, we will also work with our Allies and partners to gather information to document reported abuses and make it available to the appropriate bodies to hold those responsible to account", Blinken said.
The Secretary of State noted that United with US Allies and partners, America will continue to provide security assistance in support of Ukraine’s defense, as well as economic support, and humanitarian aid for communities devastated by Russia’s ruthless brutality.
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