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US clears $2.7 billion Ukraine arms package to bolster air defences

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The US State Department has approved a $2.68 billion military sale to Ukraine aimed at strengthening its air defense systems.

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  • The US has approved a potential $2.68 billion arms package for Ukraine to upgrade its air defense capabilities amidst ongoing conflict.
  • The decision follows reports of continued Russian drone and missile strikes across several Ukrainian regions, including Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
  • Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed receiving a 3.3 billion-euro financial tranche from the EU to further support the nation's defense efforts.

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  • Progress of peace negotiations regarding territorial concessions
  • Impact of the new air-defense upgrades on Russian aerial operations
  • Developments from the Carpathian Eight summit regional security discussions

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President

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  • Kyiv had received a 3.3 billion-euro tranche, worth roughly $3.8 billion, from an EU support package intended to strengthen defence capabilities, including through the purchase of missiles and drones.
    [1]The Times of India3h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    headed towards the Russian capital, with 64 reportedly downed as they approached the city. The US arms approval also comes as Ukraine receives additional European financial support. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had received a 3.3 billion-euro tranche, worth roughly $3.8 billion, from an EU support package intended to strengthen defence capabilities, including through the purchase of missiles and drones. Zelenskyy made the remarks as Ukraine hosted the inaugural “Carpathian Eight” summit in western Ukraine, bringing together regional leaders to discuss security, energy, logistics and economic cooperation.

Sergei Sobyanin

Moscow Mayor

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  • more than 350 drones were headed towards the Russian capital, with 64 reportedly downed as they approached the city.
    [1]The Times of India3h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    The ministry separately said Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed 629 Ukrainian drones overnight across 14 Russian regions, Crimea and areas around the Azov and Black seas. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 350 drones were headed towards the Russian capital, with 64 reportedly downed as they approached the city. The US arms approval also comes as Ukraine receives additional European financial support. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had received a 3.3 billion-euro tranche, worth roughly $3.8 billion, from an EU support

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