US Allocates $1.5B To Ukraine For Energy Sector
Date
6/15/2024 3:10:07 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
The US is allocating $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine. The funds
will be directed towards the energy sector and humanitarian needs,
according to the White House, Azernews
reports.
US Vice President Kamala Harris announced the aid package at the
Peace Summit in Switzerland.
The $1.5 billion includes $500 million in new funding for energy
assistance and the redirection of previously announced $324 million
for emergency repairs to energy infrastructure and other needs in
Ukraine.
Additionally, the Vice President announced over $379 million in
humanitarian assistance from the state and USAID to address the
urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced persons, and
communities affected by Russia's brutal war against the Ukrainian
people.
Harris also stated that, in cooperation with Congress, the State
Department plans to provide an additional $300 million to support
Ukraine's civil security by purchasing rescue equipment for
Ukrainian border guards and law enforcement agencies.
The US is a leader in providing military assistance to Ukraine.
Washington has supplied Ukrainian forces with tanks, artillery,
armored vehicles, long-range missiles, ammunition, and other
weaponry.
Last week, US President Joe Biden announced a new aid package
that includes missiles, HIMARS ammunition, howitzers, armored
personnel carriers, artillery shells, and more.
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