United States Announces New $40 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine
Washington, D.C., January 4, 2024
The United States announced a new $40 billion aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, as the country continues to battle Russia’s ongoing military invasion.
The package includes $20 billion in military assistance, $8 billion in economic aid, and $12 billion in humanitarian assistance.
The military assistance will include weapons, ammunition, and equipment, as well as training for Ukrainian troops. The economic assistance will help Ukraine to rebuild its infrastructure and economy, and the humanitarian assistance will provide food, water, shelter, and medical care to those affected by the war.
“This is a historic package of assistance for Ukraine,” said U.S. President Joe Biden. “It will help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression and build a more secure and prosperous future.”
The new aid package comes as Russia is continuing to bombard Ukrainian cities and towns. The United States and its allies have imposed a series of sanctions on Russia in an effort to pressure it to end the war.
Key points:
- The United States announced a new $40 billion aid package for Ukraine on Thursday.
- The package includes $20 billion in military assistance, $8 billion in economic aid, and $12 billion in humanitarian assistance.
- The military assistance will help Ukraine to defend itself against Russia’s ongoing military invasion.
- The economic assistance will help Ukraine to rebuild its infrastructure and economy.
- The humanitarian assistance will provide food, water, shelter, and medical care to those affected by the war.
