AP: US to announce $275 million military aid package for Ukraine on May 24

On Friday, May 24, the United States is expected to announce a new $275 million military aid package for Ukraine, according to the Associated Press, citing two unnamed US officials familiar with the matter.

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According to the sources, the new aid package will specifically include:

→ missiles for HIMARS systems;

→ 155mm and 105mm artillery shells.

No additional details were provided. This will be the fourth aid package since the US Congress overcame a prolonged delay in approving additional funding for Ukraine.

Furthermore, on April 12, the United States proposed assembling a new aid package for Ukraine worth up to $50 billion, backed by future revenues from frozen Russian assets and guaranteed by the G7.

This proposal has the support of Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.

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