Biden speaks with Ukraine's Zelensky, announces new US military aid
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Mr Biden (left) reaffirmed to Mr Zelensky the US' "unwavering support for the people of Ukraine" in its fight against Russian invasion.
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WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug 23 and announced a new military-aid package for Ukraine, the White House said.
A US official said the military aid was worth US$125 million (S$163 million).
In the call, Mr Biden reaffirmed to Mr Zelensky the US' "unwavering support for the people of Ukraine" in its war with Russia, the White House said in a statement.
The aid package includes air-defence missiles, counter-drone equipment, anti-armour missiles and ammunition, the statement said.
Mr Zelensky welcomed the package, saying that Kyiv needed new weapons “urgently”.
“I welcomed the new US military aid package and emphasised that Ukraine urgently requires the delivery of weapons from the announced packages, particularly additional air defence systems, to reliably protect our cities, communities, and critical infrastructure,” Mr Zelensky said, in a post on X. REUTERS, AFP
