US gives $275 million in new aid to Kiev – DW – 11/20/2024

This Wednesday (11/20/2024) the US government gave Ukraine a new military aid package worth $ 275 million, which does not include anti-personnel mines which according to the press the country has already authorized, but it does include nuclear defense Tools included.

The Defense Department specified in its statement that this new shipment will provide Kiev with “additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs”, including ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).

The package also includes 155 and 105 millimeter artillery ammunition, 60 and 81 millimeter mortar projectiles, drones, demolition materials and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection equipment.

This is not the first time that the United States has considered nuclear security equipment, but the equipment became relevant after Moscow announced on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved Russia’s new nuclear doctrine, which Allows response with nuclear weapons to conventional attacks threatening the sovereignty of Russia and Belarus.

The document would also consider a “joint attack” on aggression by a country that lacks nuclear weapons but has the backing of a nuclear power.

The Pentagon highlighted in its statement on Wednesday that “the United States will continue to work closely with nearly 50 allies and partners to ensure that Ukraine’s brave defenders have the critical capabilities needed to fight Russian aggression.” Be received.”

According to the national press, US President Joe Biden has authorized the supply of anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine.

A source told The Washington Post on condition of anonymity that Washington expects Ukraine to use these mines on its territory and that the country has committed not to use them in areas inhabited by its citizens.

CT (EFE, Euronews)