Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has announced that the United States will provide nearly $1bn in additional military aid to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long fight against Russia’s invasion. The latest announcement includes drones and munitions for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARs) that the US has previously provided. In total, the US has given $62bn in military aid to Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022. Under Trump, it is unclear whether the US will continue its support for Ukraine.

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