Zelensky 'grateful' to Biden for brand new $1 billion arms bundle to Ukraine | World News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned Wednesday he was "grateful" for a brand new American arms bundle to Kyiv after talking to US President Joe Biden.

"America introduced new strengthening of our defence, a brand new $1 billion help bundle," Zelensky mentioned in a night tackle. "I'm grateful for this help, it's particularly necessary for our defence in (the japanese area of) Donbas."

Biden introduced an arms bundle to Ukraine price $1 billion earlier on Wednesday, together with extra artillery, coastal anti-ship defence programs, ammunition for artillery and superior rocket programs that Ukraine is already utilizing.

"I'm additionally grateful for the (US) management in mobilising the assistance of all companions," the Ukrainian chief mentioned.

He mentioned he additionally mentioned with the US president "the tactical scenario on the battlefield and how you can speed up our victory".

Kyiv has been pleading for extra Western weapons to assist it counter Russia's invasion, with its military outgunned by Moscow's forces.

"On daily basis I battle for Ukraine to get the required weapons and gear," Zelensky mentioned.

"However braveness, knowledge and tactical abilities can't be imported. And our heroes have these."

Zelensky mentioned he additionally held a cellphone dialog with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The UK chief mentioned on Twitter that London helps Kyiv "till its eventual victory".

"The @G7 and @NATO summits later this month will likely be a possibility to exhibit the West's unity and resolve to help Ukraine within the long-term," Johnson mentioned.