The people of Ukraine inspire the world by defending their country and their freedom in the face of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked aggression. The United States continues to support allies and partners from more than 50 countries in providing vital security assistance to support Ukraine’s defense of its sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russian aggression.
Today, according to a delegation of authority from the President, I authorize our sixteenth withdrawal since August 2021 of up to $175 million worth of weapons and equipment from U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) stockpiles for Ukraine’s self-defense. Today’s announcement includes more advanced HIMARS rocket systems and other weapons that Ukrainians are using so effectively on the battlefield to defend their country. This reduction, combined with an additional $95 million announced separately today under the DoD’s Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will bring total US military assistance to Ukraine to approximately $8.2 billion since this administration’s inception.
Our commitment to the people of Ukraine will not waver. We are united with Ukraine.
