Two administration officials told reporters Thursday that President Joe Biden will request $33 billion in additional aid for Ukraine, which would be a dramatic increase in American financial support for the country.

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President Joe Biden is expected to ask for a dramatic increase to the U.S. funding for Ukraine.

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According to the Associated Press, the president is expected to ask Congress for more funding for the military assistance for Ukraine.

More than $3 billion in direct assistance has been provided by the U.S.

This is a developing story.

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Biden wants $33 billion to help fight Russia.