US President Joe Biden spoke by telephone with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.

APA reports quoting UNIAN that the White House reported this.

It is noted that the heads of state discussed the $ 1 billion military aid allocated to Kiev.

"I have informed President Zeleski that the United States will provide $ 1 billion in artillery and advanced missile systems for operations in the Donbas," Biden said.

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The Biden administration is providing an additional $ 1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.

APA reports quoting CNN that the official of the US Presidential Administration said this.

It was noted that the aid package is expected to include additional howitzers, ammunition and coastal defense systems.

According to the report, the weapons and ammunition included in the military aid package will be obtained from existing US supplies for immediate delivery, as well as new contracts for long-term supplies to Ukraine.