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Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal,’ commits to new military aid to Ukraine

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Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal,’ commits to new military aid to Ukraine
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an additional $800 million in military support for Ukraine after its president pleaded with Congress to do more to help it defend itself against the military onslaught from Russia.

Speaking at the White House, Biden said the new aid package would drastically increase the amount of military support going to Ukraine to include 800 anti-aircraft systems, 9,000 anti-armor systems, 7,000 small arms like shotguns and grenade launchers, as well as drones and other military equipment.

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