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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised the United States for supplying the Bradley anti-tank fighting vehicle. Photo/Business Insider
The White House on Friday announced a $3.75 billion military aid package in the form of weapons and other assistance. The aid included 50 Bradley armored vehicles and 500 anti-tank missiles they could fire.
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Zelensky said the vehicle’s assistance to kill tanks was “exactly what” Ukrainian troops engaged in battle against Russian troops needed.
In a speech broadcast Friday night, Zelensky hailed the US aid package as “really strong.”
“For the first time we will get the Bradley armored vehicle – this is what we need. New weapons and ammo, including high precision, new rockets, new drones. It is timely and powerful,” he said as quoted by the AP, Sunday (8/1/2023).
He thanked US President Joe Biden, US lawmakers, and all Americans who he believed value freedom and who know freedom is worth protecting.
The latest US military aid package is the largest to date for Ukraine. Germany also announced that it would supply about 40 Marder armored vehicles, and France promised the AMX-10 RC wheeled tank destroyer.
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Together, this week’s pledges are a strong signal that Ukraine can count on continued and long-term assistance from the West against pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin to divide the country.
