US Defense Secretary Visits Ukraine, Announces $100 Million Military Aid Package
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $100m during his surprise visit to Kyiv. The aid package includes anti-tank weapons, air-defence interceptors, and an additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). Austin assures Ukraine of long-term US support in their efforts to defeat Russian forces, stating that their fight matters to the rest of the world. The visit comes amid increasing division over aid for Ukraine in the US Congress, with some lawmakers prioritizing support for Israel and others opposing sending more aid to Ukraine.
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