×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Blinken announces $2 billion in new US military assistance for Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen of the Skala battalion take part in a field military exercise in the Donetsk region on February 3, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [AFP]

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday $2 billion in funding to finance Ukraine's military efforts as he concluded his two-day visit to Kyiv.

The announcement comes as Ukrainian troops retreated in parts of the country's northeast following heavy fighting with Russian forces.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in