Biden announces $425 million security aid package for Ukraine
President Biden on Wednesday discussed U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new $425 million military aid package.
Included in the package are additional air defense capabilities, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles and munitions, the White House said in a readout of the president’s call.
“President Zelenskyy updated President Biden on his plan to achieve victory over Russia, and the two leaders tasked their teams to engage in further consultations on next steps,” the statement read.
The call follows Zelensky publicly detailing in Kyiv his plan for Ukraine's victory against Russia in the more than two-year war, saying international support through military assistance, intelligence sharing and political commitments are key to ending the war “no later than next year.”
Biden, in his call with the Ukrainian leader, discussed how the U.S. will provide a range of additional military capabilities over the coming months, according to the White House. In September, Biden announced he would distribute $8 billion in assistance to Ukraine before the end of his presidential term in January.
The president was forced to announce the multibillion-dollar aid package all at once after Congress failed to take up his request to provide an extension to a Sept. 30 deadline on the use of the funds.
“In the coming months, the United States will provide Ukraine with a range of additional capabilities, including hundreds of air defense interceptors, dozens of tactical air defense systems, additional artillery systems, significant quantities of ammunition, hundreds of armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles, and thousands of additional armored vehicles, all of which will help to equip Ukraine’s armed forces,” the White House said.
The call also comes as Biden is set to travel to Germany on Thursday, rescheduling a visit to Europe that was sidelined after Hurricane Milton struck the U.S. A leader-level meeting of the Ramstein group, the consortium of 50-plus nations providing military support for Ukraine, was postponed after the president canceled his travel.
Biden, in his call with Zelensky, committed to holding in November a virtual, leader-level meeting of the Ramstein group, called the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, where the leaders will coordinate with international partners on additional assistance for Ukraine.
Date: | |
Tag: | Joe Biden |
Topics
-
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine
President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
UK counterterror police probe whether Russia planted parcel bomb
Package caught fire at a DHL depot in Birmingham in July2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden announces more than $600 million for Milton recovery
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - NBC News
President Biden tours Florida, promises $600 million in recovery aid
As Florida evacuees make their return home, President Biden visited the region hit by Hurricane Milton, announcing more than $600 million in federal funds for the recovery effort, with a special ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Biden Administration Issues Warning to Israel on Gaza Aid
The administration is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or risk a cut to arms sales, the starkest threat by the U.S. since the war began last year.23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - ABC News
Biden tours hurricane-hit Florida, announces $612M in resiliency projects for state
President Joe Biden is touring Florida areas ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and to announce funding for projects that strengthen the electrical grid.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden, surveying Milton's aftermath, announces $600M for rebuilding in Florida and other states
President Joe Biden announced while surveying storm-damaged Florida that more than $600 million will flow to states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged Georgia and North ...3 days ago - Florida
More from The Hill
-
Politics - The Hill
Harris enters unfriendly territory
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Harris enters unfriendly territory Vice President Harris is entering unfriendly territory with a ...17 minutes ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
Washington lawmakers press Boeing, union to resolve monthlong strike
Four Democratic lawmakers from the state of Washington this week urged Boeing and the union representing striking machinists around Seattle and Portland, Ore., to resolve the labor dispute. Around ...45 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to block Biden's climate rule for power plants — for now
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Biden administration rule setting climate standards for power plants — but hinted it could take up the case at a later time. The high court ...1 hour ago - Climate -
Politics - The Hill
Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz In Texas’ tight and acrimonious Senate race, there ...1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
Pentagon confirms 'incursions' of unauthorized drones over Air Force base
The Pentagon has confirmed a number of “unauthorized” drone flights last year in restricted airspace over a Virginia base that houses the nation’s most advanced fighter jets. The Wall Street ...1 hour ago