(VOVWORLD) - US President Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday and announced a new military aid package worth 125 million USD for Ukraine, their offices said.
 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Joe Biden react as they attend an Ukraine Compact meeting, on the sidelines of the NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, US on July 11, 2024. (Photo: Reuters) |
The aid package includes air-defense missiles, counter-drone equipment, anti-armor missiles and ammunition, the White House said in a statement. Biden also reaffirmed Washington's support for Ukraine in his call with Zelenskiy.
"Ukraine critically needs the supply of weapons from the announced packages, particularly additional air defence systems for the reliable protection of cities, communities, and critical infrastructure," Zelenskiy said in a statement after the call, which came ahead of Ukraine's independence day on Saturday.
Separately on Friday, the United States also imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities and individuals for supporting Russia. Since 2022, Washington has provided Ukraine with more than 50 billion USD worth of military aid.