US announces US$1.2 billion in new military aid for Ukraine

THE United States yesterday announced a new US$1.2 billion (RM5.34 billion) security assistance package for Ukraine to boost the country’s air defences and provide it with additional artillery ammunition.

Ukraine is readying for a highly anticipated spring offensive against invading Russian troops, but the latest assistance will not immediately arrive on the battlefield as it must still be procured from the defence industry or partners.