The Pentagon announced on Wednesday a massive emergency weapons package for Ukraine just minutes after President Joe Biden signed a long-awaited national security bill.
The $1 billion tranche is significantly larger than the Pentagon’s usual $300 million transfer and contains a variety of capabilities “to support Ukraine’s most urgent requirements,” including armored vehicles, air defenses, anti-tank weapons and artillery, the statement read. The Pentagon hailed Congress’ “bipartisan” support of Ukraine after the Senate late Tuesday passed a $95 billion foreign aid supplemental by a vote of 79 to 18, sending it to Biden’s desk.
“This package will surge munitions, weapons, and equipment forward to support Ukraine’s ability to defend its frontlines, protect its cities, and counter Russia’s continued attacks,” the statement read. (RELATED: US Hands Over Seized…
