Biden seeks assistance of $33bn from congress to help Ukraine
The US President Joe Biden has asked the Congress for $33bn to support Ukraine with such massive sum so that Ukrainians will continue to fight against Russia’s brutal invasion.
According to Biden, the new funds are necessary for Ukraine to continue fighting against brutal Russian invasion, that is intensifying in the eastern part of the country.
He also noted that the assistance to Ukraine is a small price to pay to defeat Russia and reduce the possibility of future conflict.
“The cost of this fight, it’s not cheap, but caving to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow it to happen,” he said.
“We either back the Ukrainian people as they defend their country or we stand by as the Russians continue their atrocities and aggression in Ukraine.”
Also, the Congress has the sole authority to allocate money for the executive branch, which dispenses foreign aid. So far, US lawmakers have almost unanimously backed assistance for Ukraine.
”Basically, we’re out of money, and so that’s why today, in order to sustain Ukraine as it continues to fight, I’m sending Congress a supplemental budget request.
“It’s going to keep weapons and ammunition flowing without interruption to the brave Ukrainian fighters and continue delivering economic and humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people.”
Biden also disclosed that the US has sent 10 anti-armour weapons systems for each Russian tank in Ukraine.
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