US Increases Military Aid to Ukraine with $2 Billion Air Defense Package

The Biden administration has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine worth up to $2.1 billion, including air defense and ammunition capabilities, under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). This package highlights the US's commitment to Ukraine's near-term capabilities and long-term capacity to defend its territory and deter Russian aggression. The United States will work with its allies and partners to provide Ukraine with immediate battlefield needs and longer-term security assistance requirements.