The Ukraine Lending-Lease Act of 2022, which was passed by the US House of Representatives recently, was approved by Joe Biden. Speaking about the law, which facilitates the provision of military equipment to Ukraine to respond to Russian attacks, Biden said, “The United States supports Ukrainians in their struggle to defend their country and democracy against Putin’s cruel war.” used the phrase.
“The cost of fighting is not cheap, but it is even more costly to succumb to aggression,” Biden said. While Biden is currently authorized to lend or lease military equipment, some requirements for doing so are made easier by law.
THE LAW WAS USED IN 1941
The law recalls the “Lending Act”, which helped the US allies, including the Soviet Union, defeat Nazi leader Hitler during World War II.
Before the United States entered the Second World War in 1941, it used this law to provide equipment support to Britain and its other allies, although it did not take an active part in the war. The law was signed by then-US President Roosevelt.
AID TO UKRAINE REACHED $3.8 BILLION
US aid to Ukraine has reached $3.8 billion since Russia launched its offensive last February, after Biden announced a new $150m package of military aid to Ukraine last Friday.
The 9th security aid package, announced by Biden last Friday, will be met with surplus weapons in the US military’s arsenals without Congressional approval. (AA-UAV)