US to provide $350M in new Ukraine military aid including ammunition

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='A member of Ukraine's Armed Forces 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade aims his weapon at their position, at an undisclosed location near the frontline city of Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, 17 March 2023, amid Russia's invasion. The frontline city of Bakhmut, a key target for Russian forces, has seen heavy fighting for months. EPA-EFE/MARIA SENOVILLA' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/overseas/03/20/20230320-ukraine.jpg' ><figcaption>A member of Ukraine's Armed Forces 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade aims his weapon at their position, at an undisclosed location near the frontline city of Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, 17 March 2023, amid Russia's invasion. The frontline city of Bakhmut, a key target for Russian forces, has seen heavy fighting for months. <em>EPA-EFE/MARIA SENOVILLA</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday announced $350 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including ammunition for Himars rocket launchers and Bradley armored fighting vehicles, as Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the conflict on a visit to Moscow.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/21/23/putin-says-ready-to-discuss-chinas-ukraine-plan-at-xi-talks'>Putin says ready to discuss China's Ukraine plan at Xi talks</a></li></ul><p>"Russia alone could end its war today. Until Russia does, we will stand united with Ukraine for as long as it takes," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.</p><p>The assistance comes from funds already committed by the US Congress. It also includes ammunition for howitzers, anti-tank weapons and the Harm missiles that target electronic transmissions.</p><p>"As Russia's unconscionable war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great human cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the Ukrainian people, and the strong support for Ukraine across the international community," Blinken said.</p><p>Xi was in Moscow to discuss a proposal by China to stop the war that has been met with cynicism by Washington, which sees the plan as a way to validate Russia's gains on the ground.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/20/23/ukraine-watches-anxiously-as-chinas-xi-visits-kremlin'>Ukraine watches anxiously as China's Xi visits Kremlin</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/12/23/wagner-says-russian-fighters-near-central-bakhmut'>Wagner says Russian fighters near central Bakhmut</a></li></ul><p>sct/mlm</p><p>© Agence France-Presse</p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/SE6gdX6LDeM?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

<p>The assistance comes from funds already committed by the US Congress. It also includes ammunition for howitzers, anti-tank weapons and the Harm missiles that target electronic transmissions.</p><p>"As Russia's unconscionable war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great human cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the Ukrainian people, and the strong support for Ukraine across the international community," Blinken said.</p><p>Xi was in Moscow to discuss a proposal by China to stop the war that has been met with cynicism by Washington, which sees the plan as a way to validate Russia's gains on the ground.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/20/23/ukraine-watches-anxiously-as-chinas-xi-visits-kremlin'>Ukraine watches anxiously as China's Xi visits Kremlin</a></li>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/12/23/wagner-says-russian-fighters-near-central-bakhmut'>Wagner says Russian fighters near central Bakhmut</a></li></ul><p>sct/mlm</p><p>© Agence France-Presse</p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/SE6gdX6LDeM?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='A member of Ukraine's Armed Forces 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade aims his weapon at their position, at an undisclosed location near the frontline city of Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, 17 March 2023, amid Russia's invasion. The frontline city of Bakhmut, a key target for Russian forces, has seen heavy fighting for months. EPA-EFE/MARIA SENOVILLA' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/overseas/03/20/20230320-ukraine.jpg' ><figcaption>A member of Ukraine's Armed Forces 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade aims his weapon at their position, at an undisclosed location near the frontline city of Bakhmut, eastern Ukraine, 17 March 2023, amid Russia's invasion. The frontline city of Bakhmut, a key target for Russian forces, has seen heavy fighting for months. <em>EPA-EFE/MARIA SENOVILLA</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday announced $350 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including ammunition for Himars rocket launchers and Bradley armored fighting vehicles, as Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the conflict on a visit to Moscow.</p>

The United States on Monday announced $350 million in new military aid to Ukraine, including ammunition for Himars rocket launchers and Bradley armored fighting vehicles, as Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the conflict on a visit to Moscow.

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US to provide $350M in new Ukraine military aid including ammunition

US to provide $350M in new Ukraine military aid including ammunition