The US may announce new arms orders for Ukraine worth $6 billion as early as today, a US official said, quoted by Reuters and BTA.
The military package could include anti-artillery radar, tactical vehicles, Patriot interceptor missiles, drones, artillery, precision munitions and anti-drone systems, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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The information was first reported by the publication "Politico".
Earlier on Thursday, a Pentagon official was quoted as saying by Reuters that the US hoped the new arms shipments would help Ukraine rebuild its defenses and re-equip its forces as it recovers from the cut in US aid. However, he noted that Kiev is not expected to launch large-scale offensive operations against Russian forces in the near future.
The United States will today host a virtual meeting of donors of international aid to Ukraine. A few days ago, Congress approved a $61 billion aid package for Kyiv that had been stalled for months. Not long after, President Joe Biden's administration announced that $1 billion worth of artillery, air defense systems and other equipment would soon be sent to the front lines in Ukraine.