The Biden administration approves an additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine.

• On Wednesday, Biden declared another $800 million in military aid after speaking with Zelenskyy on the phone.
• The Biden administration has sent over 100,000 U.S. troops to NATO countries and approved $2.6 billion in security aid since the invasion of Ukraine by Moscow on February 24th.

On Wednesday, President Biden declared $800 million in military aid after speaking with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Biden stated that the upcoming weapons package would consist of existing systems used in the conflict, along with new capabilities specifically designed to counter the broader attack Russia is predicted to launch in eastern Ukraine.

Biden announced in a statement that the new capabilities include artillery systems, artillery rounds, and armored personnel carriers, and he has approved the transfer of additional helicopters. Furthermore, he stated that they continue to facilitate the transfer of significant capabilities from their allies and partners worldwide.

During a briefing at the Defense Department, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby disclosed some of the items in the latest weapons package. He stated that the list of weapons was derived from discussions with the Ukrainians in the recent past.

Kirby stated that the package will consist of 11 Mi-17 helicopters, 18 Howitzers, 40,000 artillery rounds, 500 Javelin missiles, 300 armored vehicles, and 300 Switchblade drones, which were originally intended for Afghanistan but were not used due to the U.S.-backed government's collapse.

The seventh security package is being released following recent U.S. intelligence evaluations that predict the Kremlin will soon concentrate its military power in eastern and southern Ukraine after months of unsuccessful ground attacks on Kyiv.

In the past seven weeks, Russian forces in Ukraine have faced numerous logistical issues on the battlefield, including shortages of fuel, food, and reports of frostbite.

A U.S. defense official, speaking anonymously from the Pentagon, revealed to reporters on a conference call that Russia is readying for a renewed effort in Ukraine's east.

The official stated that Russian forces are still active in Belarus and Russia, as they continue to reassemble, stage, equip, and materially support them. The Russians are currently preparing helicopters and artillery for the upcoming conflict.

Since the invasion of Ukraine by Moscow in February, the Biden administration has sent over 100,000 U.S. troops to NATO countries and approved $2.6 billion in security assistance. Additionally, the U.S. has given Ukraine a total of $3.2 billion in aid since the start of Biden's presidency, as stated by the White House.

NATO has placed over 140 warships and 130 aircraft on high alert, while also warning Putin that an attack on a NATO member state will be considered an attack on all, invoking Article 5.

Since 2002, Ukraine has sought NATO membership and is surrounded by four NATO allies: Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. Currently, Poland hosts the most NATO troops and has taken in the majority of refugees escaping the conflict.

The UN has verified 1,932 civilian casualties and 2,589 injuries in Ukraine since Russia invaded its ex-Soviet neighbor. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates that the death toll in Ukraine is probably higher due to the delay in reporting caused by the ongoing conflict.