29 août 2023 | International, Sécurité

US announces $250 million in new military aid for Ukraine | Reuters

The United States on Tuesday announced a new package of military assistance to support Ukraine that includes additional air defense and artillery munitions, mine clearing equipment and medical vehicles.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-announces-new-military-assistance-package-ukraine-valued-250-million-2023-08-29/

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