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17 March 2022

The Hill | Biden announces $800 million in new aid after Zelensky plea
President Biden on Wednesday announced new military assistance for Ukraine that will include anti-aircraft defenses, drones and other weaponry, offering fresh U.S. support in the wake of an urgent plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Biden announced $800 million in new assistance for Ukraine, which, paired with $200 million authorized over the weekend, brings the total new aid for the country to $1 billion over the past week.

Clarksville Now | Sen. Marsha Blackburn proposes bill designed to reduce wait times at VA clinics, hospitals
Stars and Stripes | Q&A with VA Secretary Denis McDonough about veteran homelessness in Los Angeles

Stars and Stripes | Zelenskyy appeals to Congress for aircraft, no-fly zone to defend Ukraine against Russians, US pledges another $800M in military aid
Stars and Stripes | US, Japan flex their Osprey capabilities amid tensions with China and Russia
Military Times | Full weapons tester report highlights F-35 availability, software problems
The Hill | Here’s everything the US is sending to Ukraine’s military

New York Times | As Russian troops deaths climb, morale becomes an issue, officials say
Stars and Stripes | Pentagon: Russian advance remains mostly stalled across Ukraine as war enters its fourth week
Defense News | NATO launches analyses for hardening its eastern flank

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