Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

June 15, 2022

This morning I spoke with President Zelenskyy to discuss Russia's brutal and ongoing war against Ukraine. I reaffirmed my commitment that the United States will stand by Ukraine as it defends its democracy and support its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of unprovoked Russian aggression.

I informed President Zelenskyy that the United States is providing another $1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, including additional artillery and coastal defense weapons, as well as ammunition for the artillery and advanced rocket systems that the Ukrainians need to support their defensive operations in the Donbas. We also discussed Secretary Austin's efforts in Brussels today to coordinate additional international support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

We also remain committed to supporting the Ukrainian people whose lives have been ripped apart by this war. Today I am also announcing an additional $225 million in humanitarian assistance to help people inside Ukraine, including by supplying safe drinking water, critical medical supplies and health care, food, shelter, and cash for families to purchase essential items.

The bravery, resilience, and determination of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire the world. And the United States, together with our allies and partners, will not waver in our commitment to the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom.

Categories: Statements by the President : Ukraine, additional U.S. security assistance. Names: Austin, Lloyd J., III; Zelenskyy, Volodymyr.

Subjects: Defense, Department of : Secretary; Foreign policy, U.S. : Humanitarian assistance programs; Russia : Ukraine, airstrikes and invasion; Ukraine : President; Ukraine : Russian airstrikes and invasion; Ukraine : U.S. assistance.

DCPD Number: DCPD202200526.

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