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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

US Pushes Forward with Ukraine Arms Package Amid Congressional Turmoil

The Biden administration is expected to announce a new weapons package for Ukraine next week, using funds discovered due to a multi-billion dollar accounting error. Despite the exclusion of new Ukraine aid from a recent spending bill, the Pentagon still has $5.4 billion of congressionally granted presidential drawdown authority (PDA). The composition of the new aid package, valued at around $200 million, is still being formulated and could include ammunition and ground vehicles. The Biden administration is also considering using a State Department grant program to send additional military aid to Ukraine. The future of U.S. aid to Ukraine may depend on the outcome of the House speaker election and the support of Congress.

via Reuters|

#arms-package #biden-administration #congress

defense3 years ago•1 min saved

"Ukraine's Cluster Munitions: A Game Changer in the Conflict with Russia"

Ukraine's defense minister, Oleksiy Reznikov, believes that cluster munitions will be a "game changer" in the country's battle against Russian forces. Despite disapproval from some countries and humanitarian groups, the U.S. government has decided to send Ukraine these controversial weapons as part of an $800 million arms package. Reznikov assured that the use of cluster munitions would be limited to non-urban areas within Ukraine's territory and that Ukraine's partners would be informed about their use and effects. Spain and the U.K. have expressed discomfort over the U.S. decision, while Russia has been using cluster munitions against Ukraine since its invasion over a year ago.

via POLITICO Europe|

#arms-package #cluster-munitions #defense

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"International Concerns Rise Over Cluster Munitions Sent to Ukraine"

Spain and the UK have expressed their disapproval of the US decision to include cluster bombs in its arms package to Ukraine. Both countries are signatories to the Convention on Cluster Munitions and believe that such weapons should not be used due to the risk of civilian collateral damage. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov defended the use of cluster bombs, citing Russia's indiscriminate use of them. The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, emphasized his country's commitment to the convention and stated that they will continue to support Ukraine with non-cluster bomb weapons.

via POLITICO Europe|

#arms-package #cluster-bombs #international-relations

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

US approves $300m military aid package for Ukraine, includes ammunition for drones and artillery.

The US has announced a new $300m arms package for Ukraine, including air defense systems and ammunition, but warned Kyiv that US weaponry should not be used to attack within Russia. The latest shipments will bring the total value of US security assistance to Ukraine to $37.6bn since Russia’s February 2022 launch of the invasion. The United States has been leading an unprecedented effort by Nato and other allied countries to supply Ukraine with weaponry and other aid.

via The Guardian|

#arms-package #national-security #politics