Binding promises Zelensky US to provide a security deal after passing Congress | The Hill
President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speak during Biden’s unexpected visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 14. 20, 2023.
President Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States would provide more help as soon as the Senate’s national security package was approved, according to the White House.
Biden disclosed the U.S. on Monday to Zelensky. S. has a “strong commitment to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression ” and that “his administration will immediately provide significant fresh security assistance plans to meet Ukraine’s essential field and air defense requirements as soon as the Senate passes the national security supplemental and he signs it into regulation.” ”
Additionally, the president informed Zelensky that the United States provides economic assistance. S. aims to support reform while Ukraine works toward Euro-Atlantic integration, maintain financial stability, and build infrastructure in response to Russian attacks.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, and Biden, the president, congratulated him on the passage of the national security supplement in the House on Monday.
According to the White House, they discussed how important is sustained international support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
The Senate is set to vote Tuesday to advance a$ 95 billion foreign aid package that includes$ 61 billion for Ukraine, which the House passed over the weekend.
The Senate is expected to vote on the foreign aid package this week after 22 of 49 Senate Republicans voted in favor of it when it was approved in February.
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