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US Announces $2 Billion in Foreign Military Financing for Ukraine

May 15, 2024, 12:47 PM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $2 billion arms deal for Ukraine, mostly from a package approved last month. This announcement was made during a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. The aid package, which includes foreign military financing, comes as Russia continues to advance in the northeast of Ukraine, signaling ongoing American support for Ukraine's defense efforts.