The US believes that the new aid will allow Ukraine to seize the initiative

A new $1 billion package of U.S. military aid was announced after a months-long hiatus during which Russian forces launched a large-scale offensive in eastern Ukraine.

"Ukrainian troops have been rationing their ammunition and resources for a long time. Therefore, Russian troops have essentially seized the initiative," commented a senior U.S. defense official.

In his opinion, assistance from the United States and other countries "will allow the Ukrainians to start seizing the initiative," but "it will not be a quick process."

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