"Biden Administration to Provide $425 Million in Security Assistance to Ukraine"

The Biden Administration has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine, including $125 million worth of drawdown from Department of Defense inventories to meet immediate battlefield needs and $300 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds to strengthen long-term air defenses. The assistance includes additional air defense capabilities, artillery ammunition, anti-tank weapons, and other equipment to help Ukraine counter Russia's aggression. The package also includes laser-guided munitions to counter unmanned aerial systems. The United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine's defense and calls on Congress to pass additional funding.