India, Dec. 28 -- The United States government has announced that it will be releasing $250 million in weapons and equipment for Ukraine. This will be its final package for the year. This follows officials pressing Congress to renew aid in the new year.

"Our assistance has been critical to supporting our Ukrainian partners as they defend their country and their freedom against Russia's aggression," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. "It is imperative that Congress act swiftly, as soon as possible, to advance our national security interests by helping Ukraine defend itself and secure its future."

The war aid package includes ammunition for artillery and air defense systems as well as anti-armor munitions and more than...