Zelensky thanks Biden for new military aid package

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. President Joseph Biden for a record package of security assistance for Ukraine.

The Ukrainian leader said this on his Twitter account, Ukrinform reports.

"I welcome the all-time U.S. defense aid package. Thank you POTUS for the completely new weaponry, incl Bradley vehicles, anti-aircraft missiles. It'll strengthen Ukraine's Army on the battlefield. Awesome Christmas present for Ukraine! Together with the U.S. people we're approaching a common victory!" Zelensky wrote.

Earlier reports said that the United States is providing Ukraine with a new military assistance package worth more than $3 billion, which includes, among other things, the Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled howitzers, missiles, and ammunition.

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