US President Joe Biden signed the bill providing a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine.
A few days ago the bill had been approved by a large majority in Congress and had been forwarded to the White House for the US President's signature.
This aid package includes a humanitarian part, but also an arms package. Last week it was also approved by the House of Representatives.
Among other things, $6 billion is to be released to equip Ukraine with armoured vehicles and to strengthen its anti-aircraft defences as fighting rages in its southern and eastern provinces. Some $9 billion will also be given to ensure "the continued functioning of democratic institutions."
In mid-March, Congress had already released some $14 billion to address the Ukrainian crisis. But President Biden has been calling for several weeks for a major budget amendment to support Ukraine in this new phase of the war.
Biden, who is in Seoul for the first time since South Korean President Yun-Sukheol took office 11 days ago, also signed a bill aimed at improving access to infant milk, the White House said.
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