Ukraine confirms US has cleared first packages of arms paid for by allies

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The US has approved the first military aid packages for Ukraine under a new mechanism paid for by other allies, Kyiv's foreign ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi confirmed on Wednesday. (Reuters/File)
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  • Colby has approved as many as two $500 million shipments under the new mechanism

KYIV: The US has approved the first military aid packages for Ukraine under a new mechanism paid for by other allies, Kyiv’s foreign ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi confirmed on Wednesday.
Reuters first reported the news, citing sources, on Tuesday.
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby has approved as many as two $500 million shipments under the new mechanism, called the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List or PURL, the sources said.

Topics: Russia-Ukraine Conflict US arms