American President Joe Biden has confirmed that arms are on their way to Kiev after signing a $95 billion law for aid and weapons for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The US Senate approved the package with bipartisan support, giving the green light for the aid.
President Biden emphasized the importance of moving quickly to send the necessary ammunition for air defense, artillery, missile systems, and armored vehicles to Ukraine. He stressed that this aid package is not just an investment in Ukraine’s security, but also in Europe’s security and that of the United States. Despite delays and obstacles in getting the funding approved, the President highlighted the importance of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Sullivan stated that President Biden has directed his team to provide Ukraine with a significant number of ATACMS long-range missiles for use within their territory, with plans to send more now that additional authority and funding are available. The missiles have already been used twice by Kiev. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had been requesting the missiles, and now the US is ready to provide the necessary aid to support Ukraine in their fight.
Biden also warned of the potential consequences if Putin were to attack a NATO ally, stating that the US would be obligated to come to their aid under Article 5 of the NATO collective defense agreement. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed his gratitude for the US military aid package, emphasizing the importance of fully implementing the agreements reached between him and President Biden.
The aid package for Ukraine has been welcomed by both leaders as a vital step in supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. The US and Ukraine are working together to ensure that