U.S. to send advanced weapons to Ukraine as part of new $700 million aid package

The Biden administration unveiled a new $700 million package of weapons for Ukraine, including the most advanced rockets yet to be used in that country’s conflict with Russia. The high mobility artillery rocket system, or HIMARS, that the U.S. is sending can hit targets 45 miles away. Amanda Sloat, director for Europe at the National Security Council, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: