Biden approves more anti-aircraft systems, drones for Ukraine, warns of 'long and difficult battle'
President Joe Biden speaks after signing a delegation of authority in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. From left, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Biden approves more anti-aircraft systems, drones for Ukraine, warns of 'long and difficult battle'

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President Biden on Wednesday approved an additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, saying the United States is “answering” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for more help, while warning of a “long and difficult battle” ahead against Russia. 

The additional $800 million comes on top of the $200 million in funding that was announced Saturday. 

The new package includes 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems; 2,000 Javelins, 1,000 light anti-armor weapons and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armor systems; 100 unmanned drones; 100 grenade…

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