Biden will send Ukraine air defense weapons, artillery once Senate approves, Zelenskyy says
Time:2024-05-22 10:28:15 Source:politicsViews(143)
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday the U.S. will send badly needed air defense weaponry once the Senate approves a massive national security aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine.
Zelensky said in a posting on X that Biden also assured him that a coming package of aid would also include long-range and artillery capabilities.
Ukraine is awaiting U.S. Senate approval after the House this weekend approved the $95 billion package that also includes aid for other allies. It comes after months of delay as some Republican lawmakers opposed further funding for Ukraine and threatened to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., if he allowed a vote to take place.
Kyiv badly needs new firepower as Moscow has stepped up its attacks against an outgunned Ukraine. The Senate is expected to vote on the package this week, and Biden has promised to quickly sign it into law.
Previous:Report says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of rural Tibetans
Next:What to expect in the California 20th District special election
You may also like
- Elvis' granddaughter Riley Keough fights Graceland estate auction
- Ancient stone tools found in Ukraine date may be oldest in Europe
- 'Monkey Man' review: Dev Patel's film is a political allegory bathed in blood
- The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more
- 'IF' movie review: John Krasinski’s film hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
- April 8 solar eclipse: What you need to know before you watch
- Duck! Flying squirrels take to the air in Nebraska city
- UN climate chief says humans have 2 years left 'to save the world'
- What to stream: Lenny Kravitz, South Park, 'Dune: Part 2'