“And today, the United States is announcing an additional $1.1 billion package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine through the Ukraine Security Assistance initiative.  This includes 18 new High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and — also known as HIMARS — which Ukraine has used so effectively on the battlefield.  It is — also includes hundreds of armored vehicles, radars, and counter-drone systems,” Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at a news conference.

“We will not be deterred from supporting Ukraine.  We will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people and provide them with the security assistance they need to defend themselves for as long as it takes,” she said. (ILKHA)