Biden set to announce new U.S. military aid for Ukraine amid Donbas battle
Global News
Joe Biden will detail his plans to build on the roughly US$2.6 billion in military assistance the administration has already approved for Ukraine, an official said.
President Joe Biden is set to announce plans to send additional military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion, according to a U.S. official.
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Biden will deliver a Thursday morning address at the White House detailing his plans to build on the roughly US$2.6 billion in military assistance the administration has already approved for Ukraine.
The new package is expected to be similar in size to the US$800 million package Biden announced last week. It includes much needed heavy artillery and ammunition for Ukrainian forces in the escalating battle for the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
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