“The Congress of the United States has approved USD 288.6 million in Foreign Military Financing for Poland,” the US Embassy in Poland announced on Thursday. The support is aimed at strengthening Poland’s ability to deter and defend against the increased threat from Russia.
The embassy further noted that Poland “delivered extraordinary support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s further invasion” and is now “one of the largest recipients of Foreign Military Assistance outside of Ukraine”.
“These funds will speed the backfill of capabilities Poland has been able to provide from its own stocks to add to Ukraine’s defense, including main battle Tanks,” the embassy stressed.The Congress of the United States has approved USD 288.6 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for Poland.
— Polish Press Agency (@PAP_eng) September 29, 2022
Poland has delivered extraordinary support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s further invasion. Congress has approved the transfer $288.6 million in Foreign Military Financing to Poland to deter and defend against future Russian aggression. https://t.co/mL453IKW99
— Ambasador Mark Brzezinski (@USAmbPoland) September 29, 2022