Ukraine gets new $225 million US military aid after Biden meets Zelenskiy

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shake hands during a bilateral meeting, during NATO's 75th anniversary summit, in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Leah Millis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday announced a new security package for Ukraine worth $225 million, which includes a Patriot missile battery, additional ammunition for high-mobility artillery rocket systems and missiles, among other items.

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