WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he has approved an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion, but warned Congress will need to approve additional assistance.

President Biden: “Today I’m announcing another $800 million to further augment Ukraine’s ability to fight in the East, in the Donbas region.” pic.twitter.com/l3FblkSQOi

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The new military assistance package includes much needed heavy artillery, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and drones for Ukrainian forces in the escalating battle for the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine , and builds on roughly $2.6 billion in military assistance that Biden had previously approved for Ukraine.

Biden said that $13.6 billion approved last month by Congress for military and humanitarian assistance is “almost exhausted.”

President Biden: “Today, I’m announcing a program, Unite for Ukraine, a new program to enable Ukrainians seeking refuge to come directly from Europe to the United States.” pic.twitter.com/hMe6wm2fnG

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