Flags of Ukraine, USA. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 19 The U.S. administration is preparing to provide about $800 million in additional military assistance to secure Ukraine, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Sources said that President Joe Biden is using his powers to arms reductions that allow the head of the United States to authorize the transfer of surplus weapons from US stockpiles. Additional assistance is expected to be announced on Friday. Ten days ago, the Pentagon announced a new $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which included Javelin and MLRS HIMARS and air defense NASAMS. U.S. aid to Ukraine has reached $9.8 billion since the beginning of the Joe Biden administration and $11.8 billion since 2014, according to the agency. />The United States is supplying Ukraine with anti-radar missiles, media write
