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U.S. announces over $3.75 bln in new military assistance to Ukraine, other countries

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2023-01-06T19:48:23Z

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks on the “U.S. Strategy on Global Women’s Economic Security,” at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 4, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday announced more than $3.75 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and countries affected by the Russian invasion.

Blinken said in a statement that he is authorizing a drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine, which includes a $2.85 billion drawdown that will provide Ukraine with Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, artillery systems, armored personnel carriers, surface to air missiles, ammunition, and other items to support Ukraine.