Biden authorizes $350 million in army help for Ukraine

(KRON) — President Joe Biden has approved an extra $350 million of army help from the Department of Defense inventories, officers say.

The Department of Defense tweeted Saturday morning that the funding would contribute to anti-armor, small arms, numerous munitions, physique armor, and associated gear to help Ukrainian front-line defenders.

The United States has authorised a complete of $1 billion in direction of Ukraine’s help in opposition to Russia throughout the previous yr, officers report.

This is the third time President Biden superior emergency help for the nation’s protection utilizing the Presidential Drawdown Authority – an influence permitting the president to answer unexpected emergencies without having legislative authority or budgetary actions.

The U.S. goals to assist Ukraine in opposition to Russian aggression. It may also proceed to offer safety and help for Ukrainian civilians, authorities say.

Ukraine is being supported by the U.S., its allies and companions.