US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a new weapons package worth $1 billion for Ukraine as it continues to fend off Russia’s invasion.Biden informed Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the latest aid during a phone call earlier in the day, the White House said in a statement.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The latest package will include additional artillery, coastal defense weapons, and ammunition for the artillery and advanced rocket systems “that the Ukrainians need to support their defensive operations in the Donbas,” the White House said.Separately, Biden also announced $225 million in additional humanitarian aid to help Ukrainians get drinking water, medical supplies, healthcare, food, and shelter.“We also remain committed to supporting the Ukrainian people whose lives have been ripped apart by this war,” Biden said in the statement from the White House. “The bravery, resilience, and determination of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire the world.”Read more: US orders seizure of two planes owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich
Source: Al Arabiya
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