U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday about efforts to surge security assistance to Ukraine and announced a new $425 million military aid package, the White House said, Paralel.Az reports citing Reuters.

The security package for Ukraine includes air defense capability, air-to-ground munitions, armored vehicles, and critical munitions, the White House said in a statement.

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U.S. President Joe Biden will announce a new aid package for Ukraine later on Wednesday, the White House said, Paralel.Az reports citing Interfax.

"President Biden will speak with President Zelenskyy shortly, if not already. And will announce a significant new security assistance package for Ukraine today," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a briefing.

She also said the leaders will discuss the work of the Ukraine Contact Group during the call, which will meet in November to discuss Kyiv's military needs.