France US government approves arms sale to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved the sale of weapons worth an estimated 825 million US dollars (around 710 million euros) to Ukraine. It concerns longer-range missiles and related equipment requested by Ukraine, the responsible Defense Security Cooperation agency announced in Washington on Thursday (local time). Congress had been informed - as is customary when selling such armaments abroad. Ukraine is reportedly receiving financial assistance for the arms purchase from the USA, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.
29.08.2025, 07:00
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Russia has been waging a devastating war of aggression against the neighboring country for more than three and a half years. More than 20 people were killed on Thursday night in the heaviest Russian airstrikes with missiles and drones since the end of July.
