Biden announces $800mln in new US security assistance

Washington, March 16 : US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an additional $800 million in new security assistance for Ukraine that includes anti-aircraft and anti-armor systems. “I’m once again using my presidential authority to activate additional security assistance to continue to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s assault, an additional $800 million in assistance,” Biden said during a press conference, Sputnik quoted. The new security package includes 800 anti-aircraft systems, 9,000 anti-armor systems, 7,000 small arms such as machine guns, shotguns and grenade launchers, Biden said. XC GNK