the United States announces additional military aid of $725 million for kyiv

The envelope includes missiles, anti-drone systems and anti-personnel mines, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

A breath of fresh air for kyiv in difficulty facing the Russian invasion, after a similar announcement from Germany. The United States announced the delivery of additional military aid “for the defense of Ukraine”with an estimated value of nearly $725 million, according to a press release from the head of American diplomacy, Antony Blinken, Monday, December 2.

This new cargo includes Stinger and Himars missiles, artillery shells, anti-drone munitions, and even “non-persistent antipersonnel mines”according to the press release. Last month, the United States announced a first delivery of antipersonnel mines to Ukraine, a decision criticized by human rights organizations.

“The United States and more than 50 countries stand with Ukraine”assures the diplomat, who participated the same day in a meeting of foreign ministers of NATO member countries, in Brussels. Less than two months before the inauguration of Donald Trump, the Joe Biden administration says it wants “ensure that Ukraine has the capabilities it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression”.