Biden announces new $1 billion in weapons for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, 16 June 2022, (TON): President Joe Biden announced a fresh infusion of $1 billion in weapons for Ukraine that includes anti-ship rocket systems, artillery rockets, howitzers and ammunition.

In a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, Biden said “he told the embattled leader about the new weaponry.”

Biden said in a statement “I informed President Zelensky that the United States is providing another $1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, including additional artillery and coastal defense weapons, as well as ammunition for the artillery and advanced rocket systems.”

The president also announced an additional $225 million in humanitarian assistance to help people in Ukraine, including by supplying safe drinking water, critical medical supplies and health care, food, shelter, and cash for families to purchase essential items.

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