Biden and his wife Jill Biden hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife Olena Zelenska at the White House. The leaders appeared in front of the cameras after their bilateral and inter-delegation meetings.
Praising the courage shown by the Ukrainian people, Biden said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was wrong in his views that he could destroy Ukraine and NATO.
Biden emphasized that the United States, together with allies and partners, will continue to provide humanitarian aid as well as military support to Ukraine to take back its territory.
Reiterating the message that they support a fair and lasting peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, Biden noted that Russia is obstructing peace and could end the war today if it wanted. Instead, Biden argued that Russia was seeking to buy more weapons from Iran and North Korea.
“WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY UKRAINE”
Announcing the US’s new $325 million military aid to Ukraine, Biden reported that the package included more ammunition and equipment.
Biden: “Next week, the first US Abrams tanks will be delivered to Ukraine.” said.
Biden said that they are focusing on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and that they will provide additional equipment in this context.
Explaining that they will provide reform and financial support within the scope of Ukraine’s future, Biden emphasized that they will continue to support this country.
Zelenskiy also thanked the USA for its assistance and stated that they had a productive meeting.
Stating that they agreed on certain steps on issues such as improving Ukraine’s defense capabilities, strengthening air defense capabilities in the winter period and grain exports, Zelenskiy noted that they will continue to work on the peace formula.
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