US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced new aid for Ukraine that is worth more than USD 1 billion in support for the war-torn nation's air defenses during his visit to Kyiv on Wednesday.
He made the announcement during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Secretary Blinken said, "today we're announcing new assistance totaling more than 1 billion dollars in this common effort. That includes 665.5 Million dollars in New Military and Civilian Security Assistance."
"We're committed to helping Ukraine build a force for the future that can deter and defend against future aggression," he further said.
