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Biden announced $800 million military aid package for Ukraine -official

21 April 2022 18:10 (UTC +04:00)

President Joe Biden has announced an additional $800 million security assistance package for Ukraine on Thursday when he delivers an update on U.S. efforts related to the Russian invasion, a U.S. official said, APA reports citing Reuters.

Biden is addressing Americans from the White House Roosevelt Room at 9:45 a.m. (1345 GMT). The U.S. official said he is sharing an update on American efforts to support the people of Ukraine.

The new arms package is roughly the same size as an $800 million one announced last week but details are still being worked out, another U.S. official told Reuters earlier.

U.S. officials have said Ukraine needs heavy artillery, long-range rocket systems, and anti-ship missiles.

On Wednesday, Biden convened U.S. military leaders in an annual White House gathering that took on special significance as the war enters a risky new phase.