The President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelensky, thanked the US Senate on Wednesday for the approval of a $61 billion military aid package for your country.
“I thank Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell for their strong leadership in passing this bipartisan legislation, as well as all the senators on both sides who voted in favor,” Zelenski posted on social media shortly after the approval.
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For his part, President Joe Biden said that the United States begins “to send weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week“, after Congress approved a long-awaited aid package for kyiv.
“I will sign this bill and address the American people as soon as it reaches my office tomorrow (Wednesday) so we can begin shipping weapons and equipment this week,” Biden said in a statement, considering that Congress’ approval showed that The United States “strongly supports democracy and freedom, against tyranny and oppression.
The United States has been Ukraine’s main military support in its war against Russia, but the new aid package spent months stalled in Congress.
“I also appreciate the support of President (Joe) Biden and I hope for the prompt ratification of the law and that the next military aid package is equal to the provision that I always see in our negotiations,” Zelensky added.
He indicated that “Ukrainian long-range, artillery and air defense capabilities are critical tools for restoring peace.”
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Ukrainian armed forces have faced severe weapons shortages and new recruits in the face of growing military pressure from Moscow.
With information from AFP.
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2024-04-25 17:14:10
