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U.S. Preparing New $800 Million Weapons Aid For Ukraine With Advanced Air Defense System, Biden Says

U.S. Preparing New $800 Million Weapons Aid For Ukraine With Advanced Air Defense System, Biden Says
President Biden speaks at a press conference on June 30, 2022 while at the NATO summit in Madrid. Photo: Screenshot of White House livestream

President Biden said Thursday the U.S. is planning to announce a new $800 million weapons package for Ukraine, to include sending an advanced air defense system.  During his press conference at the NATO Summit in Madrid, Biden said the latest deal to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion should be official “shortly.” “In the next few days, we intend to announce more than $800 million more, including a new advanced Western air defense system for Ukraine, more artillery…

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