The White House has announced a new $125 million military aid package for Ukraine in a bid to bolster their air defenses against the ongoing Russian invasion. President Joe Biden stated that Russia will not prevail in the conflict and that the US will continue to stand with Ukraine. The aid package includes air defense munitions, ammunition, and anti-armour missiles, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing gratitude for the unwavering support from the US.
The latest round of assistance comes as Ukrainian forces continue to engage in battle inside Russian territory, with a recent cross-border raid into the Russian province of Kursk causing an embarrassing setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US has also imposed further economic sanctions on Russia in an effort to narrow its ability to circumvent previous restrictions.
Despite concerns that Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil may escalate the conflict, the US has reiterated that it does not coordinate with Ukraine on such operations but provides weapons to help Ukraine defend against the Russian invasion. Ukrainian Air Force Commander shared a video showing Ukrainian forces striking a Russian platoon base in Kursk with US-supplied bombs.
Overall, the latest military aid package and economic sanctions are part of the ongoing efforts by the US to support Ukraine and thwart Russian aggression. Critics argue that while sanctions may impact everyday life in Russia, they have not been effective in stopping the war in Ukraine.
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