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U.S. offers $2.5bn security assistance to Ukraine

The United States President, Joe Biden on Monday announced a $2.5 billion security assistance package for Ukraine.
Biden announced this in a statement issued by the White House in Washington on Monday.
He said: “Today, I am proud to announce nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, as the Ukrainian people continue to defend their independence and freedom from Russian aggression.”
The move was part of efforts by Washington to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.
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Trump’s victory in the November 5 election has cast doubt on the future of American support for Ukraine
The package also provided a limited window for billions of dollars in already authorized assistance to be disbursed before the president-elect assumes office.
Monday’s aid includes a $1.25 billion military “drawdown package” which allows the Pentagon to take weapons from U.S. stocks and send them quickly to the battlefield.
An additional $1.22 billion will be funded via the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, under which military equipment is procured from the defence industry or partners.
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