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Germany announces 1.3 billion euros more in military gear for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, including four further IRIS T-SLM air defence systems as well as artillery ammunition. The package was unveiled by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov in Kyiv. SOUNDBITE
Visiting Brussels for a NATO summit, US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin discusses a new financial package for Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces $1.3 billion in fresh US economic assistance for Ukraine, focused on energy and infrastructure needs. SOUNDBITE
The European Union's head of diplomacy, Josep Borrell, announces an additional €500 million in military aid to Ukraine at the G7 meeting of foreign ministers in Germany. SOUNDBITE of Josep Borrell
Half of Western military aid to Kyiv is delivered late, says Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, as the country struggles with an ammunition shortage. SOUNDBITE