First part of $200 million U.S. defence aid arrives in Ukraine

Reuters

Published Jan 22, 2022 03:49AM ET

Updated Jan 23, 2022 05:00AM ET

KYIV (Reuters) - The first shipment of the United States' $200 million security support package for Ukraine arrived in Kyiv, the U.S. Embassy said on Saturday.

The delivery followed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Kyiv this week amid concerns from Kyiv and its Western allies over tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed at the border with Ukraine. Russia denies planning a new military offensive.

Washington approved the $200 million package in December.