Scholz's visit to Kyiv, new military aid from US - Monday brief
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The United States announced another package of military aid to Ukraine. And President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree expanding sanctions against the Russian Federation.
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Scholz unveils new military aid package for Ukraine
Scholz held talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"During my meeting with President Zelenskyy, I will announce additional arms supplies worth 650 million euros, which will be delivered by the end of December. We say what we will do. And we do what we say," the Chancellor said.
According to the Chancellor, Ukraine will receive Patriot launchers and Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems in December.
Russian troops withdraw from Syria's Hama and flee Damascus
"Armed unrest has begun in Damascus, with Russian military and diplomats urgently fleeing the Syrian capital," the report noted.
Ukraine's spy agency adds that the Russians also fled from the military base in the city of Khan Sheikhoun, leaving behind a significant arsenal of weapons and equipment. On December 1, Russian aviation carried out strikes in the areas of Khan Sheikhoun.
US announces new $725 million aid package for Ukraine: What's included
The United States has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $725 million, according to Reuters and Voice of America journalist Ostap Yarysh.
During the conversation, Austin provided Umerov with updated information on further increases in US aid to Ukraine.
The new package includes:
- Munitions for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS)
- Stinger missiles
- Munitions for countering unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS)
- Munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
- 155mm and 105mm artillery shells
- Drones
- Unstable ground mines
- Optically guided and wire-guided TOW missiles (tube-launched)
- Javelin and AT-4 anti-tank systems
- Small arms and ammunition
- Equipment and munitions for demolition work
- Equipment to protect critical national infrastructure
- Spare parts, support equipment, services, training, and transportation
Russia allegedly handed over Su-35 fighters to Iran, media reports
On November 18, Russia handed over the first two Su-35 aircraft to Iran. This happened during a ceremony that took place at the aircraft factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Flug Revue reports.
According to the agency, the fighters were disassembled and then delivered to Mehrabad Airport in Tehran on an An-124-100 aircraft. From there, the aircraft will be delivered to the third tactical air base of the Iranian Air Force near the city of Hamadan.
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on drone suppliers and developers for Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree expanding sanctions against Russia. The sanctions target individuals and entities involved in supporting Russia's military system, according to Zelenskyy's evening address and the Presidential Office website.
