Biden announces new $425 million military aid for Ukraine


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  • Thursday, 17 Oct 2024

FILE PHOTO: A member of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service from an anti-drone mobile air defence unit takes part in a training, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday about efforts to surge security assistance to Ukraine and announced a new $425 million military aid package, the White House said.

The security package for Ukraine includes air defense capability, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles, and critical munitions, the White House said in a statement.

(Reporting by Jasper Ward and Ismail Shakil)

   

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