US authorises $200 million for additional weapons to Ukraine

US government on Saturday said that it has given "immediate" authorisation $200 million for additional arms and equipment to Ukraine for its defence amid Russia's invasion of the country. US State Secretary Antony Blinken said that this will help Ukraine meet "armoured, airborne and other threats it's facing". This brings US aid to Ukraine since January 2021 to $1.2 billion.