KYIV, Oct 16 – U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday and announced a $425 million security aid package for Ukraine, the White House said.

"President Biden updated President Zelenskyy on his efforts to surge security assistance to Ukraine over the remainder of his term in office. Today, the President announced a $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine," the White House said in a statement.