The Pentagon announced a $275 million military aid package for Ukraine, the fifth since President Biden signed a foreign aid bill in April and the 58th since 2021. The package includes artillery supplies, ammunition for the HIMARS rocket launching system, anti-tank weapons, and other materiel.
The aid comes as Ukraine grapples with delayed aid due to Republicans seeking border security concessions. Russia continues to advance in eastern Ukraine, threatening Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. Despite initial Russian gains, Ukraine claims to have stabilized the city’s defense.
However, Russia’s proximity to Kharkiv has spotlighted U.S. restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American weapons beyond its borders. Critics argue that Russia is exploiting this restraint. Ukraine has been limited to its own missiles and drones for defense against cross-border attacks.
U.S. lawmakers, including Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), have questioned these restrictions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken responded that Ukraine will make its own decisions. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) echoed the need for aggressive support for Ukraine, but suggested cross-border strikes are a matter for the Ukrainian government and the Biden administration to resolve. These comments followed a letter from Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) and 12 other House members calling for the lifting of the restriction.
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