US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv the release of $2 billion in military aid for Ukrainian forces facing Russian onslaughts. The aid, part of a $61 billion package, is aimed at providing weapons, infrastructure investment, and purchasing military equipment. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba highlighted the urgent need for air defense systems, particularly in Kharkiv. Kuleba also emphasized the need for faster deliveries of weapons from allied countries.