The US has approved the potential sale of $2.68 billion worth of defensive equipment to Ukraine

The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of air defense assets and ammunition worth $2.68 billion to Ukraine. According to the agency's statement, the proposed sale will support the implementation of US foreign policy and national security goals, as it will strengthen the security of a partner country. Formula+3

The Ukrainian government has requested the purchase of non-major defense equipment and related services, including S-300 analog missiles, GAM-67 type missiles, laser-guided missile systems, RPS 202 radars, and mobile launcher system modification kits. Publika additionally notes that the list includes improvised mobile launchers, technical documentation, and logistics support services. Imedi+2

Regarding the sources of funding, Formula, imedinews, and interpressnews report that Ukraine will fund the purchase through a combination of European financial contributions and funds allocated during the previous administration under the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. According to publika, the White House statement notes that the FMF will be considered a US capital contribution to the "Ukraine Recovery Investment Fund." Formula+3

According to the State Department's assessment, Ukraine will not have difficulty integrating the mentioned equipment into its armed forces. According to imedinews, Washington believes that this sale will not alter the existing military balance in the region. Formula+2