×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) invites Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks in Mariinskyi Palace, on August 23, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [AFP]

US President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and announced a new round of military aid for Kyiv that the Pentagon valued at $125 million.

The call between the two leaders came ahead of Ukraine's independence day, and on the same day that Washington announced sweeping sanctions against hundreds of individuals and companies tied to Russia's invasion of the country.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By AFP 2 hrs ago
Sports
Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reports
By AFP 2 hrs ago
Sports
Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
By Sammy Mose 1 day ago
Sports
Kirimi powers to glory at VetLab Club event
Sports
Strathmore Swords bounce back to slice Eldonets in league battle