Pentagon unveils $150 million assistance package for UkraineMay 7, 2022 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Pentagon on Friday, May 6 announces the authorization of security assistance valued at up to an additional $150 million for Ukraine. This authorization is the ninth drawdown of equipment from DoD inventories for Ukraine since August 2021. Capabilities in the package are tailored to meet critical Ukrainian needs for the fight as Russian forces continue their offensive in eastern Ukraine. The package includes: 25,000 units of 155mm artillery rounds, three AN/TPQ-36 counter-artillery radars; electronic jamming equipment; field equipment and spare parts. The United States has now committed approximately $4.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $3.8 billion since the beginning of Russia’s invasion on February 24. Since 2014, the United States has committed more than $6.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. Photo. AP Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. |