The US $ 3 billion military aid "celebrates" to Ukraine

Author:Global Times Time:2022.08.25

"NATO countries are commemorating the independence day of Ukraine with new assistance." -The Associated Press reporter wrote this sentence on the 24th with a rather bland pen, but it is enough to make people who love peace in the world cool.

U.S. President Biden "proudly" on the 24th announced that he had allocated nearly $ 3 billion in military assistance to Ukraine: "I am proud to announce our biggest security assistance plan so far: about $ 2.98 billion of weapons and equipment will be ' Provided within the scope of Ukraine Safety Aid Initiative. "

The Associated Press said that the new assistance plan will purchase weapons from the American industrial sector instead of from the existing weapon inventory in the United States. U.S. officials said that the funds will be used to purchase small "American lions" drone for Ukraine. Systems, etc. Russia's Agency said that the assistance will "be able to defend it for a long time.

Tangning Street confirmed on the 24th that British Prime Minister Johnson, who had arrived in Kyiv on the same day, announced that it would provide a new package of new aids to Ukraine with a value of more than $ 60 million, including 850 micro -drones.

Since the outbreak of Russia and Ukraine's conflict, the United States has provided Ukraine with at least $ 10.6 billion in military assistance, including 19 batches of weapons assistance from the US Department of Defense's inventory since August 2021. At the same time, the Associated Press said that the Pentagon is still exploring some plans, including expanding overseas training for the Ukrainian army and training for the national army in eastern Europe and southern Europe, because these countries feel "the most threatened by Russian aggression."

Earlier, the US "politics" website said that the weapons provided by the United States to Ukraine may be "more publicly announced by the government." A senior official of the Pentagon said that the United States has been quietly providing high -speed anti -radiation missiles to Ukraine for a period of time to target radar systems. In addition, the recent attacks on Crimea Russia's targets have used remote missiles, and Ukraine does not have any range to hit the missiles of Crimea Saki Air Force Base. One possibility is that the United States secretly sends the army to Ukraine. Tactical missile system.

At the same time, the German government said on the 23rd that Germany will provide Ukraine with up to 500 million euros of military assistance. According to the Dutong News Agency on the 23rd, the new military aid will include 3 long -range air defense systems, more than ten armored vehicles, 20 rocket launchers, etc.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau also announced on the 23rd that its office will provide $ 3.85 million for two Ukrainian projects, support the sustainable development of the Ukrainian national police forces and other emergency services, and provide military consultation for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. In addition, he announced the establishment of a special group to combat Russia's "false information and publicity".

NATO Secretary -General Stoltenberg said on the 23rd: "Winter is here, it will be difficult. What we see now is a battle of grinding people. This is the battle of will and the battle of logistics. It is necessary to maintain support for Ukraine for a long time. "However, some people warn NATO not to do these fires. According to the Russian New News Agency on the 24th, former US Minister of Defense Consultant McGregor posted on the "conservative United States" website on the 23rd that the Russian -Ukraine conflict has entered a "decisive stage" and "it is time to stop them." He said that the conflict continued due to Washington's military assistance to Ukraine, and "Ukraine may lose the entire south and left bank of the entire Dieber River." ▲

Ren Zhong Liu Yupeng

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