US preparing $400 million arms transfer to Ukraine

Confirmation of Washington's intentions

Ukraine's Chargé d'Affaires in the US, Denis Senyk, informed about receiving a positive signal from the United States Department of War. This concerns $400 million allocated for the new financial year, which is to be directed towards arming the Ukrainian army.

Details of the USAI programme

According to the published data, this aid is to be provided within the framework of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). Pentagon representatives confirmed that weapons deliveries could begin in the near future. At the same time, it was noted that specific details of the supply still require coordination with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

The problem of air defence shortages

Washington's fulfilment of its obligations under USAI programme contracts does not resolve the key problem for the Defence Forces of Ukraine. Currently, it lies in the shortage of interceptor missiles for air defence systems. In the US, they continue to refer to the fact that the stockpile of means for engaging aerial targets has decreased for both America itself and its allies.