U.S. announces $400 million in arms for Ukraine

The United States on Monday announced a new package of $400 million in arms for Ukraine during Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Kyiv.

"I'm pleased to announce today a commitment of a $400 million presidential drawdown package to provide your forces with additional munitions, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons," Austin said, speaking at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Austin arrived in Kyiv earlier on Monday in an unannounced visit. It marks his fourth visit to Ukraine as the secretary of defense.

Oct 22,2024