Biden approves more anti-aircraft systems, drones for Ukraine, warns of 'long and difficult battle'

President Biden on Wednesday approved an additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, saying the United States is "answering" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for more help, while warning of a "long and difficult battle" ahead against Russia. 

The new package includes 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems; 2,000 Javelins, 1,000 light anti-armor weapons and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armor systems; 100 unmanned drones; 100 grenade launchers, 5,000 rifles, 1,000 pistols, 400 machine guns, and 400 shotguns; more than 20 million rounds of small arms ammunition and grenade launcher and mortar rounds; 25,000 sets of body armor; and 25,000 helmets. The equipment will be transferred directly from the Department of Defense to the Ukrainian military, Biden said.