Zelensky hails 'historic' American aid package in Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the new American defense package as "historic," which includes artillery, missiles, air defense systems, and tactical vehicles. Polish President Andrzej Duda announced that Poland has prepared transit corridors for Ukrainian grain to be exported. Ukrainian forces continue their offensive near Melitopol, successfully repelling enemy attacks. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Special Representative for Economic Recovery in Ukraine Penny Pritzker held their first meeting to discuss various topics, including energy and demining. U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped his plan to strip a $300 million aid package for Ukraine from the defense funding bill. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the presence of previously reported mines at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.