After Call with Zelensky, Biden Announces $425 Million Military Aid to Ukraine Including Air Defense

Oct 16, 2024, 05:33 PM

On October 16, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a new $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who had earlier addressed parliament. The package includes additional air defense capabilities, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles, long-range weapons, and critical munitions to strengthen Ukraine's air defense systems and meet its urgent needs. The announcement underscores the U.S. commitment to bolstering Ukraine's defenses amidst ongoing conflict.