President Joe Biden announced a $225 million aid package for Ukraine, including a Patriot missile system to enhance air defenses against Russian airstrikes. During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who welcomed the aid but requested permission to use long-range missiles against deeper Russian targets. The package also includes Stinger missiles, HIMARS ammunition, and various artillery rounds. This announcement follows a series of pledges at the NATO summit to support Ukraine, including after a recent attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv.