Pentagon chief arrives to Kyiv, US unveils $400m aid package for Ukraine - Monday brief
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit. The United States announced the 68th package of military aid to Ukraine.
Read more about what happened on Monday, October 21.
From Molotov cocktails to cutting-edge drones: US Secretary of Defense highlights Ukraine's transformation
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday morning. US Secretary of Defense stated that the United States will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $400 million.
US Secretary of Defense, during a meeting with Ukrainian students, reminded that during the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian soldiers organized ambushes against Russian tanks in the Kyiv region with Molotov cocktails in hand. Ordinary citizens also participated in these ambushes.
Russia may deploy defecting North Korean soldiers to front lines
Eighteen North Korean servicemen who attempted to escape from positions in the Kursk region have been detained by Russian forces in the Komaritskyi district of the Bryansk region. They may now be deployed for assault operations against the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
After Orbán: EU set to reintroduce new sanctions on Russia starting January 2025
The European Union is set to resume discussions on sanctions against Russia in January 2025, after Hungary hands over its presidency to Poland, according to Politico.
Poland's Climate Minister Krzysztof Bolesta has already emphasized the need to address the issue of increasing imports of Russian energy resources, despite existing restrictions. The EU previously imposed sanctions on Russian oil supplies and reduced gas purchases, but loopholes remain that Moscow continues to exploit.
Pentagon reveals contents of $400 million package for Ukraine
The United States has announced the 68th package of military assistance to Ukraine, which includes weapons and military equipment, according to the Office of the President.
As clarified by the Office of the President, the new package will include ammunition, military equipment, and weaponry.
Rebels in Sudan down cargo plane, Russians possibly onboard
In Sudan, rebels accidentally shot down a cargo plane flying from the UAE, and there may have been Russians on board, according to the Russian Embassy in Sudan.
As the embassy reported, the cargo plane was shot down in western Sudan.
