WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Jun 15) announced a fresh infusion of US$1 billion in weapons for Ukraine that sources familiar with the package said included anti-ship rocket systems, artillery rockets, and rounds for howitzers. In a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Bid
The president also announced an additional US$225 million in humanitarian assistance to help people in Ukraine, including by supplying safe drinking water, critical medical supplies and healthcare, food, shelter, and cash for families to purchase essential items.
A second package, anticipated to amount to more than $650 million and funded using USAI, could include ground-based Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers, secure radios, night vision and training. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of the Ukrainian Parliament told reporters at an event organized by the German Marshall Fund:"We need all these weapons to be concentrated in a moment to defeat the Russians, not just keep coming every two or three weeks."
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