Biden pleased Zelensky with billion-dollar weapons
US President Joe Biden announced the United States will provide another $XNUMX billion in military aid to Ukraine, which will include anti-ship missile systems, artillery rockets and howitzer shells.
This is stated in a statement by the American President, which was released today by the White House.
“This morning I held talks with President Zelensky to discuss Russia’s brutal and ongoing war against Ukraine. I reaffirmed my commitment that the United States will stand with Ukraine as it defends its democracy and upholds its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of unprovoked Russian aggression.
“I informed President Zelensky that the United States is providing Ukraine with an additional $1 billion in security funding, including additional artillery and coastal defense weapons, as well as ammunition for artillery and advanced missile systems that Ukrainians need to support defense operations in the Donbass,” the statement said. .
Biden said that he and Zelensky also discussed today efforts to coordinate additional international support for the Ukrainian armed forces within the Ramstein format.
“Today I am also announcing an additional $225 million in humanitarian assistance to help people in Ukraine, including by providing safe drinking water, essential medical supplies and medical assistance, food, shelter and cash for families to purchase items. essential needs," the statement said.
1 billion US aid will include:
– 18 units of 155 mm howitzers;
-36 thousand 155 mm shells;
-18 tactical vehicles for transporting howitzers;
-additional shells for HIMARS;
-4 vehicles for equipment repair;
-2 coast guard systems with Harpoon missiles;
-thousands of protected radio stations;
-thousands of optical devices, including night vision.
Biden Delights Zelensky with Billion-Dollar Weapons