The package underscores the continued US commitment to Ukraine "by committing critical near-term capabilities, such as air defence systems and munitions, while also building the capacity of Ukraine's armed forces to defend its territory and deter Russian aggression over the long term," added
In a joint press conference at the White House on Wednesday (local time), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US President Joe Biden for sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine, saying they will 'significantly' bolster their defence.
The Biden administration on Wednesday (local time) announced that it will provide USD 1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, rolling out funding for a Patriot missile battery during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington.
Moscow [Russia], June 1 (ANI): Moscow negatively assesses the latest package of US military assistance to the war-torn country Ukraine, including the supply of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), said the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Wednesday.