Biden announces $8B military aid package to bolster Ukraine's defense

American aid includes the use of precision-guided munitions to improve Ukrainian forces' ability to conduct long-range attacks.

"We will use this aid as effectively and transparently as possible to achieve our main common goal: Ukraine's victory, a just and lasting peace, and transatlantic security," declared President Volodymyr Zelensky on Telegram.

The President of Ukraine wrote that he is grateful to the United States for providing equipment that will protect the lives of his country's citizens. He explained that these deliveries will include an additional Patriot air defence battery, air defence systems and interceptor jets, drones, long-range missiles, air-to-ground ammunition, and resources to strengthen Ukraine's defence industry.

I also appreciate the decision to expand programs to train more of our pilots to fly F-16s, as well as the strong sanctions measures imposed to further limit Russia's ability to fund its aggression against Ukraine – emphasized the Ukrainian president in his post.

The day before, Zelensky presented the so-called Victory Plan in New York. As reported by Bloomberg, it contained no turning points but rather a "wish list." Allies did not show enthusiasm, especially as the situation was becoming worrisome due to Russian armament plans.

It was supposed to include four main points: a request for Western security guarantees similar to those binding NATO members; continuing Ukraine's invasion of Russia's Kursk Oblast to gain a territorial bargaining chip; a request for "concrete" advanced weapons; and, fourthly,, international financial assistance for Ukraine's shattered economy.

The head of the Ukrainian president's office, Andriy Yermak, noted that the country has increased weapon production sixfold since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion but lacks the resources and technology to produce everything it needs.