The package includes artillery weapons, dozens of howitzers, 144,000 rounds of ammunition and more tactical drones.
President Biden announced Thursday the U.S. will provide another round of security assistance to Ukraine worth roughly $800 million, as the war with Russiawith Russian forces continuing their large-scale offensive to take control of Ukraine's east.
The president said he would ask Congress to pass a supplemental bill to provide more funding for Ukraine when lawmakers return to Washington next week. With this latest dispersement, White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Thursday the U.S. will have"almost exhausted the drawdown authority that Congress authorized for Ukraine" for security assistance.for Ukrainians with U.S. ties that would allow them to enter the U.S.
"The needs of Ukraine are urgent and we plan to deploy this direct aid to Ukraine as soon as possible to be used on the most urgent needs," Yellen said."We know this is only the beginning of what Ukraine will need to rebuild, and I'm committed to working with congress and with our international allies and partners to build on this support in the medium and long term."
During a meeting with top military officials at the White House on Wednesday, Mr. Biden praised their"exceptional" work in equipping and arming Ukrainian fighters as they defend their nation from Russia's invasion.
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