Biden Pledges Another $800 Million In Military Aid To Ukraine, Plans Ban Of Russian Ships From U.S Ports

U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged another $800 million in weaponry for Ukraine on Thursday. Adding that he would ask Congress for more money to help bolster support for the Ukrainian military as it faces a fresh offensive by Russia forces in the east. Biden also announced $500 million in direct economic assistance to the Ukrainian government as it battles to save and manage the lives of people under siege. This follows the previous $800 million in military aid pledged last week. The U.S. has now provided more than $4 billion to Ukraine since the beginning of Biden's presidency, according to the White House. $3.4 billion of that being sent after February 24th when Russia invaded.