Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: ‘We will have a chance at victory’ thanks to weapons provided in new US aid package

NBC News— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders Sunday for approving an aid package to Ukraine over the weekend, saying the new aid will give the country a chance at "victory" as it defends itself from Russia. “I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces, I pray, and we will have a chance at victory if Ukraine really gets the weapons system, which we need so much, which thousands of soldiers need so much,” Zelenskyy, who spoke through an interpreter, said...

WNYC—Newshour, What difference will the new US aid make to Ukrainians?. US President Joe Biden says Ukraine will receive more arms and equipment within the week after the US Senate approved a $60bn aid package. But what difference will this make to the people there? Also on the programme: we hear the conflicting claims about the mass graves found in Gaza; and the ‘lost’ painting of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt that has been sold at auction in Vienna.(Photo: US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the National Security Supplemental. Credit:...

Yle Uutiset—Finnish president thanks US lawmakers for approving $60bn Ukraine aid package. The US Senate passed a similar measure a couple of months ago and is expected to approve the current bill in the coming week.

WKBN.com—US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday. The missiles will be used to replenish previously supplied Patriot systems. The package also includes more munitions for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile []