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30 Mar 2022
The United States intends to provide $500 million in direct budget assistance to Ukraine
The United States intends to provide $500 million in direct budget assistance to the Ukrainian government.
US President Joe Biden stated this during a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Zelenskyy, the EP reports.
"Leaders discussed how the United States is working around the clock to meet Ukraine's key requests for security assistance, the critical impact of these weapons on the conflict, and US efforts with allies and partners to identify additional opportunities to help Ukrainian troops defend their country," the White House said in a statement.
Additional sanctions and humanitarian aid announced last week were also discussed.
Zelenskyy informed President Biden about the status of Ukraine's talks with Russia.
