KIEV, June 16 – The United States plans to commit $220 million in new assistance to Ukraine this year in support of economic, political, and energy reforms, according to a posting on the White House website published after a meeting of Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroysman and Vice President Joe Biden.

"This assistance package will continue our support for Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reinforce the foundations for sustainable economic growth, and respond to humanitarian needs," says the report.