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US promises Ukraine swift munitions delivery as Russia advances on battlefield

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People look at fragments of a television tower that was broken in half after it was hit by a Russian missile in Kharkiv, Ukraine, April 22, 2024. [AP Photo]

The White House promises swift delivery of the approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine as Russia's recent gains on the battlefield threaten Ukraine's defenses.

President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday, underscoring the United States' "lasting commitment to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression," the White House said.

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