In an article published by “The Guardian,” President Joe Biden has called on Congress to quickly approve a new $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine. This aid is intended to address the acute shortage of ammunition and equipment the Ukrainian forces are facing, and to enhance their capability against Russian forces amid the ongoing conflict that has been raging for nearly two years.
Edward Helmore, the article’s author, mentioned that Biden’s request to Congress follows the announcement of the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison. President Biden emphasized the critical importance of American military support for Ukraine, whose forces are facing significant challenges on the battlefield due to delays in Washington’s support for Kyiv.
Biden’s statements highlighted in the article urge the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the new aid package following the Senate’s approval. He stated, “Failing to provide the necessary support to Ukraine in these dire times is an unforgivable sin,” emphasizing that time is of the essence and any delay in aid is not in Ukraine’s favor.
The article also touched upon the recent news of Navalny’s death in a Russian prison and controversial statements made by former President Donald Trump. Trump claimed that the U.S. would not defend NATO countries in the future if they failed to meet their financial obligations by increasing their defense budgets to 2% of GDP, as agreed upon by the alliance.
These statements prompted Biden’s campaign to launch a fierce attack on Trump, accusing him of intending to withdraw from NATO and essentially giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a green light to attack U.S. allies.
In conclusion, the article noted that President Biden criticized Trump’s “dangerous” statements from the White House, suggesting they invite Russia to attack NATO allies.
