* Joe Biden spoke to Ukraine's Volodomyr Zelensky for 41 minutes on Wednesday
* He told him he was sending another billion dollars in military assistance
* It is believed to include anti-ship missile systems, rockets and artillery shells
* It brings the US military aid total to more than $5.5 billion since Russia invaded
* And it comes amid warnings that Ukraine is struggling to keep up with the pace of Russia's long-range shelling and rocket strikes in a new phase of the war
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced he was sending another one billion dollars in military support to Ukraine, after its leaders pleaded for more ammunition to help fight off the Russian invasion.
The latest package will include anti-ship missile systems, artillery rockets, and rounds for howitzers, people familiar with the packages said.
It means the U.S. has now delivered more than $5.5 billion of military support since Russia invaded more than 110 days ago.
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Biden to send another $1 billion weapons package to Ukraine -- The Hill
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