U.S. President Joe Biden signed into force the allocation of a $2.98 billion security assistance tranche which will include weapons and equipment to be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

“The United States of America is committed to supporting the people of Ukraine as they continue the fight to defend their sovereignty. As part of that commitment, I am proud to announce our biggest tranche of security assistance to date: approximately $2.98 billion of weapons and equipment to be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative,” the statement said.

“This will allow Ukraine to acquire air defense systems, artillery systems and munitions, counter-unmanned aerial systems, and radars to ensure it can continue to defend itself over the long term,” it added. (ILKHA)