Biden says US will assist Ukraine with acquiring anti-aircraft defence systems

The US will assist Ukraine’s efforts to acquire anti-aircraft systems needed to secure the country’s airspace against invading Russian forces, Joe Biden has confirmed.

Mr Biden on Wednesday signed an order authorising provision of $800 million in defence aid to Kyiv, bringing the total defence assistance authorised this week to a “historic” $1 billion.

The president's announcement came hours after Volodymyr Zelensky urged Congress to offer more support in the absence of a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

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