Biden pledges new military aid for Ukraine during Kyiv visit worth $500 million
U.S. President Joe Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine worth $500 million during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, almost a year to the day since Russia's invasion.
Biden also said additional sanctions would be announced this week against the Russian elite and companies trying to evade sanctions to 'back the Russian war machine'.
The military aid package will include artillery ammunition, anti-armour systems, and air surveillance radars 'to help protect the Ukrainian people from aerial bombardments,' he said.
'The cost that Ukraine has had to pay is extraordinarily high. Sacrifices have been far too great,' Biden told reporters in Kyiv, where he held talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Biden appeared to make no mention of fighter jets, which Ukraine has been seeking from Western allies to help it push back Russian forces.
Air raid sirens blared as Biden, 80, walked with Zelenskiy through central Kyiv but there were no reports of Russian missile or air strikes.
Visiting Kyiv for the first time since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine, Biden said Washington would stand with Ukraine as long as it takes.
Biden said his trip was intended to 'reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.'
The United States has been by far the largest supplier of military assistance to help Ukraine repel better-equipped Russian invaders.
U.S. President Joe Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine worth $500 million during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, almost a year to the day since Russia's invasion.
Biden also said additional sanctions would be announced this week against the Russian elite and companies trying to evade sanctions to 'back the Russian war machine'.
The military aid package will include artillery ammunition, anti-armour systems, and air surveillance radars 'to help protect the Ukrainian people from aerial bombardments,' he said.
'The cost that Ukraine has had to pay is extraordinarily high. Sacrifices have been far too great,' Biden told reporters in Kyiv, where he held talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Biden appeared to make no mention of fighter jets, which Ukraine has been seeking from Western allies to help it push back Russian forces.
Air raid sirens blared as Biden, 80, walked with Zelenskiy through central Kyiv but there were no reports of Russian missile or air strikes.
Visiting Kyiv for the first time since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine, Biden said Washington would stand with Ukraine as long as it takes.
Biden said his trip was intended to 'reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.'
The United States has been by far the largest supplier of military assistance to help Ukraine repel better-equipped Russian invaders.
U.S. President Joe Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine worth $500 million during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, almost a year to the day since Russia's invasion.
Biden also said additional sanctions would be announced this week against the Russian elite and companies trying to evade sanctions to 'back the Russian war machine'.
The military aid package will include artillery ammunition, anti-armour systems, and air surveillance radars 'to help protect the Ukrainian people from aerial bombardments,' he said.
'The cost that Ukraine has had to pay is extraordinarily high. Sacrifices have been far too great,' Biden told reporters in Kyiv, where he held talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Biden appeared to make no mention of fighter jets, which Ukraine has been seeking from Western allies to help it push back Russian forces.
Air raid sirens blared as Biden, 80, walked with Zelenskiy through central Kyiv but there were no reports of Russian missile or air strikes.
Visiting Kyiv for the first time since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine, Biden said Washington would stand with Ukraine as long as it takes.
Biden said his trip was intended to 'reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.'
The United States has been by far the largest supplier of military assistance to help Ukraine repel better-equipped Russian invaders.
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Biden pledges new military aid for Ukraine during Kyiv visit worth $500 million
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