US to rush weapons to Ukraine as Biden signs aid bill

Washington | US President Joe Biden signed a $US95.3 billion ($146.7 billion) package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), reaffirming US support for Ukraine in the fight against Russia’s military assault after months of congressional gridlock put the centrepiece of the White House’s foreign policy in jeopardy.

“It’s a good day for world peace,” Mr Biden said from the State Dining Room of the White House. “It’s going to make America safer, it’s going to make the world safer, and it continues America’s leadership in the world and everyone knows it.”