U.S. Defense Secretary Austin visits Kyiv, announces $400m military aid package for Ukraine.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv, Ukraine, announcing a $400 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian aggression. This visit, occurring two weeks before the U.S. presidential election, underscores ongoing U.S. support amidst concerns over future military backing. The aid includes munitions and armored vehicles but does not address Ukraine's requests for NATO membership or longer-range strike capabilities.

October 21, 2024
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