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The US is sending $1.75 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will provide Ukraine with US$1.85 billion (1.75 billion euros) in military aid, including a battery of Patriot missiles, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Washington.

The White House announcement came just hours before Zelensky’s arrival, and the aid package includes $1 billion in weapons and equipment from Pentagon stockpiles, including the first transfer of the Patriot air defense system, and $850 million in funding through Ukraine Security. Assistance Initiative (USA).

Part of USAI will be used to fund a satellite communications system, likely including Starlink, SpaceX’s critical satellite network system owned by Elon Musk.

Author: DN/Lusa

Source: DN

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