U.S. State Department clears $2.7 billion Ukraine defence package

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If the purchase is concluded, Ukraine would finance it using a combination of ‌European contributions and U.S.Foreign Military Financing (FMF) appropriated during the administration of former President Joe ‌Biden, the State Department said in a notification…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:29:47 UTC.

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