Biden Administration Announces Additional $500 Million in Military Assistance to Ukraine

The Biden administration has announced a $500 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine’s defense against ongoing Russian aggression.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while welcoming him to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Sept. 21, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The Biden administration has unveiled a new $500 million military aid package to support Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the package on Dec. 12, with the latest tranche representing the 72nd drawdown from U.S. Department of Defense stockpiles.