Joe Biden Announces $800 Million Military Aid for Ukraine after Emotional Zelenskyy Speech
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The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that this announcement brings “the total (aid) announced in the last week alone to $1 billion.
Washington, United States: US President Joe Biden announced $800 Million in additional military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the US Congress in which he appealed for more help in staving off Russia’s invasion.
The aid package, part of a massive $14 billion spending package for Ukraine that Mr. Biden signed on Tuesday
what would be included in the $800 million of security assistance announced on Wednesday, White House officials did not give details
But in the past year weapons provided to Ukraine from the United States have included at least 2,600 Javelin anti-armor systems and about 600 Stinger antiaircraft missiles, along with an assortment of radar systems, grenade launchers, guns, helicopters and ammunition, tactical gear, military medical equipment, and other equipment.
But Ukraine says it needs sophisticated Antimissile Systems, a senior White House official said.
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