However, there is also the risk that weapons sent to the country could end up falling into Russian hands.
on Saturday approved $200 million in military aid to help in Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion despite the latter warning of possibly attacking shipments.
According to memorandum by the White House, the funds are meant to be used for military education and training in order to"provide assistance to Ukraine and to make the determinations required." The memo didn't break down how the funds will be allocated, however, Reuters reported that the financial assistance would go into additional small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine.
that shipments of weapons to Ukraine are considered"legitimate targets" and could be hit by Russian forces. "Russia has warned the United States about the consequences of the transfer of weapons to Ukraine," he said, according to Russian newswire RIA Novosti."Convoys of foreign weapons, which are thoughtlessly supplied to Ukraine, will be legitimate targets for the Russian Armed Forces."
There is also the risk that those weapons could end up falling into Russian hands.
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