The United States has provided more than $5.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of the war.
This was stated by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
"Today we announced additional military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 1 billion dollars. In accordance with the powers delegated by the President, I authorize our 12th since August 2021 withdrawal of weapons and equipment from the reserves of the US Department of Defence for the defence of Ukraine in the amount of up to $350 million," he said.
Blinken added that the permit, along with an additional $650 million in aid, which was also announced today by the US Department of Defence, increases the United States' security aid to Ukraine to more than $5.6 billion since the start of the war.
"US assistance in the field of security, as well as the assistance of more than 40 allies and partners, continue to strengthen Ukraine's position in defending its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensure victory on the battlefield and, ultimately, strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position." message.
Yesterday, US President Joe Biden said what is included in a billion-dollar military aid package to Ukraine.
Bloomberg previously reported that additional US military aid of $ 650 million includes the supply of Harpoon anti-ship missiles.