Joe Biden announces $800m in new arms supplies to Ukraine
by Julian Borger in Washington from on (#5YDMK)
Howitzers, artillery and drones among new deliveries, and president to ask Congress for more funding
Joe Biden has announced $800m (613m) in new arms supplies to Ukraine and said he will go to Congress to ask for more funding to help fend off the renewed Russian offensive in the east and south.
The new US weapon deliveries will include 72 howitzers and their towing vehicles along with 144,000 artillery rounds and more than 120 drones tailored for Ukraine's needs.
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