US approves $2.68 billion air defense weapon sale to Ukraine

The US has approved a potential $2.68 billion sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine, with the deal now subject to congressional review.

• The US State Department approved a potential $2.68 billion foreign military sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine on Friday.
• Kyiv requested S-300-type missiles, GAM-67 missiles, long-range laser-guided missiles, self-propelled launchers, and counter-drone radar systems.
• The State Department said Ukraine will fund the purchase through European contributions and US foreign military financing allocated under the previous administration.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said any weapons shipments bound for Ukraine would become a legitimate target for the Russian military.