The money will include $20 billion in military and security aid for Ukraine and its regional partners, as well as weapons and ammunition.

As officials expect the situation in Ukraine to drag on for months. President Joe Biden is scheduled to urge Congress for an additional $33 billion in military and humanitarian help.

The money will be used to provide $20 billion in military and security support, including weapons and ammunition for Ukraine and its regional allies, as well as money to replace US arms stocks. According to a senior administration official, the package would also include $8.5 billion for the Ukrainian government to respond to the country’s humanitarian situation. The money will also be used to counter Russian disinformation, and continue to deliver essential services to the Ukrainian people.

“The conflict has now entered a new phase, one that is no less hazardous,” the official added, “as Russia moves its assault to Ukraine’s south and east.” “As previously stated, this battle might endure months or perhaps years. This crisis will continue to put our unity and resolve to assist Ukraine with what it requires to be tested.”

The White House will also request an additional $3 billion in humanitarian aid, which would include cash for refugees as well as attempts to alleviate global food shortages created by Ukraine’s agricultural sector disturbances.

Biden also plans to urge Congress for funds to help raise US grain production in order to alleviate a global food shortfall caused by the war, as well as resources to use the defence production act to bolster US production of essential minerals and materials interrupted by the war.