Ukraine aid package valued at up to $200 million

The United States announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine on Monday

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That is valued at up to $200 million and includes air defenses and anti-tank weapons

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The Department of Defense also is announcing significant security assistance initiative funds to support Ukraine's defenses over the long term.

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Biden has authorized nine security assistance packages since late April

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The United States has provided Ukraine with more than $50 billion worth of military aid since 2022

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There are concerns about the future of U.S. support for Kyiv should Donald Trump win the Nov. 5 presidential election.

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Ukrainian officials have been urging their allies for months to supply more air defense systems

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The future of U.S. support for Kyiv should Donald Trump win the Nov. 5 presidential election.

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That package includes capabilities to augment Ukraine's air defenses, long range fires and anti tank weapons

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