State Dept. Announces More Military Assistance for Ukraine

The State Department on Dec. 30 announced another round of what it called "significant" new military assistance for Ukraine, providing counter-unmanned aerial systems equipment and munitions, air defense munitions, various ammunition, missiles and other "urgently needed weapons and equipment" to Ukraine for its war against Russia. The $1.25 billion weapons package will be provided under previous drawdowns from Department of Defense stocks. "The United States and more than 50 nations stand united to ensure Ukraine has the capabilities it needs to defend itself against Russia’s aggression," the State Department said.