The United States is preparing a fresh military aid package for Ukraine, potentially amounting to $400 million, according to two anonymous US officials. This marks the first such move in months, as additional funds for Kyiv have faced obstacles from Republican leaders in Congress.

The expected announcement on Tuesday (March 12) reveals that the funding for this package is sourced from credits refunded to the Pentagon for recent purchases and is anticipated to include artillery.

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The US Army has been actively replenishing stocks sent to Ukraine, making substantial purchases of munitions and vehicles. The last drawdown occurred in December 2023, depleting funds designated for replenishing stocks to zero.

Facing resistance from Republican hardliners, the White House is exploring alternative avenues, including the possibility of using the immobilised $285 billion in Russian assets from 2022 to finance Ukraine weaponry.

Poland's president and prime minister are set to meet President Joe Biden later on Tuesday to discuss ways to bolster support for Ukraine. The urgency to send more military assistance has prompted the Biden administration to use returned funds to replenish stocks, creating a narrow window for urgent aid deployment while waiting for supplemental funding from lawmakers.

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Biden, advocating for military aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, faces challenges from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has refused to call a vote on a $60 billion bill for Ukraine, despite its approval in the Democratic-run Senate.

Intelligence agencies have urgently pressed the House to approve additional military assistance, emphasising its role not only in supporting Kyiv against Russia but also in discouraging Chinese aggression.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky recently reported an improvement in the country's strategic position, with Russian troops no longer advancing after the capture of Avdiivka.

However, Zelensky warned of a potential new offensive by Russia in late May or summer and stressed the need for continued military support.

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Denmark has also announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including Caesar artillery systems and ammunition, worth approximately 2.3 billion Danish crowns ($336.6 million).

Additionally, European Union countries are reportedly discussing a new 5 billion-euro ($5.46 billion) top-up to a fund for financing military shipments to Ukraine.

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The United States is preparing a fresh military aid package for Ukraine, potentially amounting to $400 million, according to two anonymous US officials. This marks the first such move in months, as additional funds for Kyiv have faced obstacles from Republican leaders in Congress.

The United States is preparing a fresh military aid package for Ukraine, potentially amounting to $400 million, according to two anonymous US officials. This marks the first such move in months, as additional funds for Kyiv have faced obstacles from Republican leaders in Congress. The expected announcement on Tuesday (March 12) reveals that the funding for this package is sourced from credits refunded to the Pentagon for recent purchases and is anticipated to include artillery. Also read: Russia claims to have thwarted attempted incursions from Ukraine The US Army has been actively replenishing stocks sent to Ukraine, making substantial purchases of munitions and vehicles. The last drawdown occurred in December 2023, depleting funds designated for replenishing stocks to zero. Facing resistance from Republican hardliners, the White House is exploring alternative avenues, including the possibility of using the immobilised $285 billion in Russian assets from 2022 to finance Ukraine weaponry. Poland's president and prime minister are set to meet President Joe Biden later on Tuesday to discuss ways to bolster support for Ukraine. The urgency to send more military assistance has prompted the Biden administration to use returned funds to replenish stocks, creating a narrow window for urgent aid deployment while waiting for supplemental funding from lawmakers. Also read: Pope encourages Ukraine to show 'white flag' courage in negotiations Biden, advocating for military aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, faces challenges from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has refused to call a vote on a $60 billion bill for Ukraine, despite its approval in the Democratic-run Senate. Intelligence agencies have urgently pressed the House to approve additional military assistance, emphasising its role not only in supporting Kyiv against Russia but also in discouraging Chinese aggression. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky recently reported an improvement in the country's strategic position, with Russian troops no longer advancing after the capture of Avdiivka. However, Zelensky warned of a potential new offensive by Russia in late May or summer and stressed the need for continued military support. Also read: Ukraine summons Vatican envoy over Pope's 'white flag' comments Denmark has also announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including Caesar artillery systems and ammunition, worth approximately 2.3 billion Danish crowns ($336.6 million). Additionally, European Union countries are reportedly discussing a new 5 billion-euro ($5.46 billion) top-up to a fund for financing military shipments to Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

US readies new $400 million weapons package for Ukraine, officials say

US military equipment worth over USD 1.1 billion, including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles, will be sold to Taiwan, the country stated on Friday.&nbsp;Taiwan's purchase of military hardware has received Washington's approval, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) acknowledged in a number of statements.

According to DSCA, the sale of Harpoon Block II Missiles and associated equipment to Taiwan for an estimated USD 355 million was approved by the US State Department in order to enhance the island's defence capabilities and advance US security interests.

The state department also approved the sale of Block II Sidewinder Missiles and associated equipment for an estimated USD 85.6 million, as per DSCA.

The probable sale of USD 665.4 million in Surveillance Radar Programme support and equipment was also approved, DCSA stated. 
 
The core military balance in the area won't be changed by the proposed sales, according to DCSA. The potential sales coincide with rising hostilities between Washington and Beijing over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's divisive trip to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-china-conflict-tycoon-announces-plan-to-train-33-million-civilian-warriors-512353">Taiwan</a>.

Boeing produces Harpoons, which are anti-ship homing missiles with littoral water capabilities. The purchase of 60 of the missiles and associated hardware was sought by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO).

Raytheon created air-to-air missiles called Sidewinders that can lock on to targets after being launched. TECRO made a request to purchase 100 of the missiles and associated hardware.

In order to enhance the situational awareness and threat warning capabilities of the island, TECRO also asked to purchase Contractor Logistics Support for their Surveillance Radar Program, according to DCSA. The sale's major contractor would be Raytheon.

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After hearing about the potential sales earlier this week, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/majority-of-floating-garbage-patch-of-plastic-in-pacific-ocean-comes-from-just-six-countries-512507">Chinese</a> Embassy in Washington urged the Biden administration to immediately stop selling arms to Taiwan.

According to a representative for the Chinese embassy, arms shipments run the risk of undermining China's sovereignty and security interests and escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

The Taiwanese military had on Thursday downed an unidentified civilian drone that had violated its airspace over Shiyu Island's restricted waters early in the morning. Shiyu Island is located just off the coast of China.

According to a statement issued by Taiwan's defence ministry, "The Jinmen Defence Command of the Army revealed that about 12:30 p.m. today (1), an unidentified civilian aerial camera was observed to infiltrate the airspace over the restricted waters of Shiyu Island."

The statement read, "The ministry of defence will continue to search, monitor, and closely monitor to preserve the security of the defence region."

A similar incident involving a Chinese military drone entering "restricted" air space over an island under Taiwanese sovereignty and being shot at by the Taiwanese military was reported on Tuesday.

In light of the current high cross-strait tensions, China opposes the sale of armaments to Taiwan worth USD 1.1 billion. The Chinese embassy in Washington informed Sputnik that&nbsp;China will take the necessary counter-measures.

Since about the middle of August, several civilian drones have been seen circling the little island of Kinmen, which is 180 kilometres from Taiwan's main island but only 10 kilometres from China. Two mask-wearing Taiwanese troops reportedly tossed rocks at a Chinese drone on one occasion, on August 16, as it flew over their military base.

(With inputs from agencies)

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US military equipment worth over USD 1.1 billion, including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles, will be sold to Taiwan, the country stated on Friday. Taiwan's purchase of military hardware has received Washington's approval, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) acknowledged in a number of statements.

US military equipment worth over USD 1.1 billion, including Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles, will be sold to Taiwan, the country stated on Friday. Taiwan's purchase of military hardware has received Washington's approval, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) acknowledged in a number of statements. According to DSCA, the sale of Harpoon Block II Missiles and associated equipment to Taiwan for an estimated USD 355 million was approved by the US State Department in order to enhance the island's defence capabilities and advance US security interests. The state department also approved the sale of Block II Sidewinder Missiles and associated equipment for an estimated USD 85.6 million, as per DSCA. The probable sale of USD 665.4 million in Surveillance Radar Programme support and equipment was also approved, DCSA stated. The core military balance in the area won't be changed by the proposed sales, according to DCSA. The potential sales coincide with rising hostilities between Washington and Beijing over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's divisive trip to Taiwan. Boeing produces Harpoons, which are anti-ship homing missiles with littoral water capabilities. The purchase of 60 of the missiles and associated hardware was sought by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO). Raytheon created air-to-air missiles called Sidewinders that can lock on to targets after being launched. TECRO made a request to purchase 100 of the missiles and associated hardware. In order to enhance the situational awareness and threat warning capabilities of the island, TECRO also asked to purchase Contractor Logistics Support for their Surveillance Radar Program, according to DCSA. The sale's major contractor would be Raytheon. Also read | Ukraine war: Key takeaways from IAEA's visit to Russia-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant After hearing about the potential sales earlier this week, the Chinese Embassy in Washington urged the Biden administration to immediately stop selling arms to Taiwan. According to a representative for the Chinese embassy, arms shipments run the risk of undermining China's sovereignty and security interests and escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwanese military had on Thursday downed an unidentified civilian drone that had violated its airspace over Shiyu Island's restricted waters early in the morning. Shiyu Island is located just off the coast of China. According to a statement issued by Taiwan's defence ministry, "The Jinmen Defence Command of the Army revealed that about 12:30 p.m. today (1), an unidentified civilian aerial camera was observed to infiltrate the airspace over the restricted waters of Shiyu Island." The statement read, "The ministry of defence will continue to search, monitor, and closely monitor to preserve the security of the defence region." A similar incident involving a Chinese military drone entering "restricted" air space over an island under Taiwanese sovereignty and being shot at by the Taiwanese military was reported on Tuesday. In light of the current high cross-strait tensions, China opposes the sale of armaments to Taiwan worth USD 1.1 billion. The Chinese embassy in Washington informed Sputnik that China will take the necessary counter-measures. Since about the middle of August, several civilian drones have been seen circling the little island of Kinmen, which is 180 kilometres from Taiwan's main island but only 10 kilometres from China. Two mask-wearing Taiwanese troops reportedly tossed rocks at a Chinese drone on one occasion, on August 16, as it flew over their military base. (With inputs from agencies) Also WATCH | Japan, Taiwan to begin talks on evacuation plans, over 20,000 Japanese living in the country

US announces $1.1 billion package of ‘high-end’ arms for Taiwan; China opposes

As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said. &nbsp;

This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. &nbsp;

The new package, which is worth $150 million, will include 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, jamming equipment, counter-artillery radar, field equipment and spare parts, a Reuters report said, citing a US official. &nbsp;

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In a statement, Biden said, "Today, the United States is continuing our strong support for the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia's ongoing aggression." &nbsp;

To help Ukraine in this time of dire need, the United States has sent around $3.4 billion worth of armaments since Russian invasion. &nbsp;

It includes "Ghost" drones, howitzers, anti-tank Javelin missiles, anti-aircraft Stinger systems and ammunition. &nbsp;

The new transfers of weapons will happen from the remaining $250 million in Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In response to an emergency, PDA allows the president to make the transfer of excess weapons without congressional approval from the US stocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For Ukraine, Biden had also proposed a $33 billion assistance package last month. To send it, the president needs Congress approval. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Congress should quickly provide the requested funding to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table," Biden said while saying that the latest authorisation of weapons has "nearly exhausted" the drawdown authority funding. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said.

As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said. This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. The new package, which is worth $150 million, will include 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, jamming equipment, counter-artillery radar, field equipment and spare parts, a Reuters report said, citing a US official. Also Read | Not helping Ukraine 'target' Russian generals: Pentagon In a statement, Biden said, "Today, the United States is continuing our strong support for the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia's ongoing aggression." To help Ukraine in this time of dire need, the United States has sent around $3.4 billion worth of armaments since Russian invasion. It includes "Ghost" drones, howitzers, anti-tank Javelin missiles, anti-aircraft Stinger systems and ammunition. The new transfers of weapons will happen from the remaining $250 million in Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). Watch | Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Fighting destroyed nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres, says Zelensky × In response to an emergency, PDA allows the president to make the transfer of excess weapons without congressional approval from the US stocks. For Ukraine, Biden had also proposed a $33 billion assistance package last month. To send it, the president needs Congress approval. "Congress should quickly provide the requested funding to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table," Biden said while saying that the latest authorisation of weapons has "nearly exhausted" the drawdown authority funding. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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