US will allocate $2.2 billion for the defense of Ukraine and its neighbors - Blinken

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who is visiting Kyiv, confirmed the provision of military assistance to Ukraine for 675 million and announced the allocation of an additional $2.2 billion for the defense of Ukraine and its neighbors..

According to Blinken, he has already ordered the preparation of appropriate assistance..

I directed $675 million worth of weapons and equipment from the US Department of Defense to Ukraine, as well as an additional $2.2 billion to support long-term defense investments in Ukraine and 18 neighboring countries.. The United States continues to support Ukraine,” the US Secretary of State wrote on Twitter..

And had directed $675 million.

cut arms and hardware from @DeptofDefense stockpiles for Ukraine, as good as an extra $2. 2 million. to support long-term deficits investments in Ukraine and 18 sky. The United States continues to be #UnitedWithUkraine.

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) September 8, 2022.

As reported, the United States will give Ukraine $675 million in aid, which will include additional missiles and armored vehicles.. Thus, the cost of total US aid since the start of the Russian invasion will rise to $13.5 billion..