US President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, of the continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine. This support emphasizes defending Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its democratic future.
According to a White House statement released on Friday, this was discussed during a phone call between the two leaders. The conversation occurred before Biden’s address to the American public about Washington’s backing for Ukraine amidst the Russian conflict.
The leaders also discussed Ukraine’s ongoing struggle to defend its freedom and independence from Russian military intervention.
Notably, a reliable source revealed yesterday that the administration of US President Joe Biden is considering requests for assistance totaling $60 billion for Ukraine and $10 billion for Israel as part of an additional spending request that Biden plans to send to Congress by Friday.
It is widely expected that Biden will ask Congress to swiftly approve a supplementary spending bill. This move comes as Washington seeks to address the aftermath of escalating tensions in the Middle East following the attack launched by Hamas on Israel on October 7.
At the same time, the United States aims to continue supporting Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Informed sources reported earlier this week that Biden is contemplating a request for additional funding of around $100 billion, which includes defense aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
It also includes funding for efforts to enhance security along the United States’ border with Mexico.
The proposed aid packages reflect the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing regional security concerns and its ongoing support for key allies.
These financial allocations are expected to bolster the defense capabilities and security of Ukraine and Israel while addressing pressing national security priorities.
