U.S. announces allocation of $100M in new security assistance to Ukraine

The United States intends to provide Ukraine with an additional $100 million in civilian security assistance.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Saturday, Ukrinform reports, referring to CNN.

It is noted that funding is intended "to enhance the capacity of the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide essential border security, sustain civil law enforcement functions, and safeguard critical governmental infrastructure in the face of President Putin’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack”.

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"The increased funding will continue a steady flow of personal protection equipment, field gear, tactical equipment, medical supplies, armored vehicles, and communication equipment for the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service and the National Police of Ukraine," the statement said.

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