The administration of US President Joe Biden will ask Congress to allocate more than $2 billion in aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Source: National Security Adviser to the American President Jake Sullivan in an interview with CBS, reports “European truth“
Details: He noted that the United States continues to supply Ukraine with critical weapons to repel Russian attacks.
Direct speech“But we need Congress to act. And the President has made it clear that he is going to Congress with a funding package for Ukraine, as well as continued support for Israel. You can expect intense engagement with Congress this week as we work on With this package, we strive to ensure bipartisan support for it.”
More details: When asked by a journalist whether we are talking about a two billion package that will combine aid to Ukraine, Israel, funds for border protection and support for Taiwan, Sullivan replied that the amount “will be much larger.”
“But, as I said, it will certainly include the necessary military equipment to protect the freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as to assist Israel in its fight against terrorist enemies,” the White House spokesman added.
What preceded: Media previously reported that Biden will make his request public next week for additional funding for Ukraine and Israel.
According to NBC News, The White House is preparing a request for additional funding with funds for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and strengthening border security.
It was previously reported that the White House is considering the possibility of combining into one request to Congress request for military assistance for Ukraine and Israelhoping that this will increase the chances of approval of Kyiv’s support.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, at a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky in Brussels on Wednesday, assured him that The US will continue to continuously provide Ukraine with weapons.
2023-10-15 14:58:54
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