U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced $400 million in new arms for Ukraine on Monday during a visit to Kyiv, in a show of solidarity just two weeks ahead of a U.S. presidential election that is casting uncertainty over the future of Western support, APA reports citing Reuters.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a statement on X, appeared to renew calls for Washington to ease restrictions on using U.S.-supplied weapons to hit targets deep in Russian territory.
As Biden's administration winds down, Austin, however, signalled continuity in U.S. support, and announced no changes to U.S. policy.
"The United States understands the stakes here, Mr. President," Austin told Zelenskyy during a meeting, as he announced additional munitions, armoured vehicles and anti-tank weapons for Ukraine.
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