The Biden administration has made yet another outrageous move by approving an additional $400 million in military aid for Ukraine. This marks the 43rd time the US has sent weapons to the war-torn country from its own stockpiles, further fueling the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
⚡️The 🇺🇸USA allocates a new package of military aid to 🇺🇦Ukraine. In the list:
▪️munitions for NASAMS and HIMARS;
▪️32 Stryker armored personnel carriers;
▪️ MANPADS Stinger;
▪️ 155 mm and 105 mm caliber artillery shells;
▪️120 mm and 60 mm caliber mortars;
▪️Javelin and other… pic.twitter.com/FTuWuvBQ8f— 🇺🇦Ukrainian Front (@front_ukrainian) July 25, 2023
The package includes an arsenal of deadly weapons and equipment, including air defense munitions, artillery, anti-armor weapons, 32 Stryker armored vehicles, and Hornet drones, all aimed at helping Ukraine counter Russia’s alleged “war of aggression.” In addition, the package will provide Ukraine with tactical air navigation systems, night vision and thermal imagery systems, and Hydra-70 aircraft rockets.
Of particular concern are the undisclosed number of 155mm and 105mm artillery shells for howitzers, which are expected to make the greatest difference in the war. These shells are urgently needed by Ukraine to support its ongoing counter-offensive aimed at taking back Russian-occupied land.
While Defense Secretary Lloyd and other officials insist that the US is focused on filling gaps in the supply of artillery, pundits and experts see this move as a dangerous escalation. With tensions already high between Russia and the West, this military assistance could be viewed as a provocation and a direct challenge to Russian interests.
The Biden administration has not ruled out the possibility of sending even more equipment and weapons to Ukraine, such as longer-range missile systems known as ATACMS or American F-16 fighter jets. However, officials have indicated that their main focus remains on supplying the country with much-needed artillery.
To date, the US has provided Ukraine with a staggering $43.7 billion in military aid since Biden took office in January 2021, with the bulk of that aid sent since Russia’s invasion in February of last year. This immense investment indicates a clear intention to escalate the ongoing conflict and further inflame tensions with Russia.
As tensions between Russia and the West continue to simmer, this latest move by the Biden administration is sure to raise concerns and draw criticism from all sides. The question remains: is the US playing with fire by intervening in this long-simmering conflict and backing Ukraine? Only time will tell.
