U.S. announces $2.5 billion in military assistance for Ukraine By Reuters


© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Bradley fighting vehicles that will be deployed in Latvia for NATO’s Operation Atlantic Resolve wait for an unload in Garkalne, Latvia February 8, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine it valued at up to $2.5 billion, including hundreds of armored vehicles and support for Ukraine’s air defense.

The latest assistance includes 59 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and 90 Stryker (NYSE:) Armored Personnel Carriers, the U.S. Defense Department said in a statement.

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