Arms and power grid reconstruction: Biden announces $225M aid package for Ukraine

The United States is allocating a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine, which will be used, in particular, to reconstruct the country's power grid.

U.S. President Joe Biden said this at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Friday, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"I've announced six packages of significant funding. Today I also signed an additional package for $225 million to help you reconstruct the electric grid. […] We are not going to walk away from you. […] I assure you that the United States will stand with you," Biden said.

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According to CNN, this aid package will also include ammunition for HIMARS systems; mortar systems and artillery shells, missiles for HAWK air defense systems, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems, 155mm howitzers, armored vehicles, patrol boats, explosives and spare parts.

According to Biden, Ukraine deserved a standing ovation during D-Day commemorations in Normandy.

"You haven't yielded at all. You to continue to fight in a way that is remarkable," he said.