Blinken announces $1 billion Ukraine aid package during surprise visit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1 billion, including $175 million for weapons, bringing U.S. security assistance to more than $43.2 billion since the start of Russia's invasion.

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