US President Biden Confident $60bn Ukraine Aid Package Will Pass Congressional Vote

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58pm on 18 Feb 2024,Sunday International

US President Joe Biden reassures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the $60bn military aid for Ukraine is in progress. While awaiting a final congressional vote, Biden expresses confidence in its approval. The aid is crucial amid Ukraine's withdrawal from Avdiivka, citing ammunition rationing due to Congress's delay. The Senate approved a $95bn foreign aid package, including $60bn for Ukraine, but House Republicans' division poses challenges. Biden pledges support, emphasizing the absurdity of abandoning Ukraine's defense. Zelensky urges US lawmakers to approve the package, emphasizing the need for ammunition to counter Russia's aggression.

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