Biden Okays $200mn in New Weapons for Ukraine

Date: 12 March 2022 - 22:17

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday authorized $200 million in weapons and other assistance for Ukraine, the White House said.

The decision brings total U.S. security aid provided to Ukraine over the past year to $1.2 billion, a senior administration official said. In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed that up to $200 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act be designated for Ukraine’s defense.