Ukrainian servicemen participating within the armed warfare with Russia-backed separatists in Donetsk area of the rustic attend the handover rite of army heavy guns and gear in Kiev on November 15, 2018.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden introduced any other $1 billion in guns for Ukraine on Wednesday, together with anti-ship methods, artillery rockets and rounds for howitzers.
“This morning, I spoke with President Zelenskyy to speak about Russia’s brutal and ongoing conflict in opposition to Ukraine. I reaffirmed my dedication that america will stand by means of Ukraine because it defends its democracy and fortify its sovereignty and territorial integrity within the face of unprovoked Russian aggression,” Biden wrote in a remark.
The White Area stated Biden spoke to Zelenskyy for roughly 40 mins in regards to the pieces in the newest safety bundle.
The help bundle, which comes as Protection Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with allies at NATO, is the twelfth U.S. army help installment for Ukraine for the reason that get started of the conflict.
Biden additionally introduced an extra $225 million in humanitarian help for Ukraine to handle wishes like protected ingesting water, important clinical provides, meals and money for households to buy crucial pieces.
Since Moscow invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the Biden management has deployed greater than 100,000 U.S. troops to NATO-member international locations and certified greater than $4.6 billion in safety help.
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