Biden directs $8B in military aid to Ukraine, including Joint Standoff Weapon, Patriot system

By Tony Bertuca / September 26, 2024 at 9:27 AM
President Biden announced nearly $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine today, including the Joint Standoff Weapon capable of long-range strikes against Russia and an additional Patriot missile system. The new aid was announced ahead of a White House visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The provision of the JSOW comes as Ukraine has pushed the United States for the munitions -- and the authority -- to strike more deeply into Russian territory. Additionally, Biden is directing DOD to refurbish...

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