U.S. rushing $200 million in weapons for Ukraine's defense

U.S. President Joe Biden arrives aboard Air Force One at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. March 11, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – The United States on Saturday said it would rush up to $200 million in additional small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine, as Ukrainian officials pleaded for more equipment to defend against heavy shelling by Russian forces.

U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday authorized the additional security assistance, the White House said, paving the way for the “immediate” shipment of fresh military equipment to Ukraine, a senior administration official said.Biden’s decision brings total […]

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