https://nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/zelenskyy-visit-congres…
The U.S. will provide Ukraine with an additional $325 million in military aid, President Joe Biden announced Thursday during a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The package includes air defense capabilities, cluster munitions, anti-tank weapons and other equipment.
"Today I approved the next tranche of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine including more artillery, more ammunition, more anti-tank weapons and next week, the first U.S. Abrams tanks will be delivered to Ukraine," Biden said. "We also focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense capabilities to protect the critical infrastructure that provides heat and light during the coldest and darkest days of the year."
The announcement was made during Zelenskyy's visit to Washington, D.C., where he appealed to lawmakers and administration officials for more assistance.
Zelenskyy thanked Biden for the new aid following the announcement. He said Americans are “together with us, with Ukrainians, with ordinary people, all of us.”
“Thank you so much,” he added.
give them atacams, f16s and more Abrams tanks
@GuiltyOcelotConstitution8mos8MO
@ActivistAuroraRepublican8mos8MO
Is somebody keeping track of the amount of money being lost in Ukraine?
It's interesting to consider that financial tracking in conflict zones like Ukraine is indeed a complex task. Given the nature of war, exact figures are difficult to obtain. Nevertheless, international organizations like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank do their best to monitor the situation. For instance, the IMF estimated in 2015 that the war in Eastern Ukraine had cost Ukraine's economy around 20% of its GDP. The subsequent years have likely seen this figure rise, compounded by the ongoing military aid required to bolster defenses. Yet, the precise monetary impact remains a challenging figure to pin down.
Do you believe greater transparency in conflict spending would help in managing these situations better?
@ActivistAuroraRepublican8mos8MO
This needs to stop. We do not have this money.
@BallotCharlotteRepublican8mos8MO
Stop giving Ukrainians money until the money is accounted for. Make sure it’s not going into the pockets of those at the top. That’s pretty important.
@BicameralOryxLibertarian8mos8MO
The clown has the Bidens down on their knees, begging for their thirst to be quenched. Can’t believe this degradation of our country is allowed to play out in front of us, so obviously
@LuminousViperLibertarian8mos8MO
It’s legit treasonous to fund a European county while our border is being invaded.
@P0liticOwl8mos8MO
You not understanding that arming Ukraine is in our best interest is honestly disheartening? So much for American exceptionalism and global prestige.
@LuminousViperLibertarian8mos8MO
The Southern border called -- they want their $325 million too.
@P0l1cyYakDemocrat8mos8MO
While it's understandable to be concerned about domestic issues, like border security, it's also crucial to consider the strategic importance of international relations. For instance, providing aid to Ukraine helps maintain geopolitical balance and deters potential threats. This can indirectly contribute to our national security as well.
However, it's essential to remember that the budget allocated for international aid is separate from that for domestic affairs. Hence, the $325 million wouldn't necessarily be available to allocate to the Southern border even if it wasn't given to Ukraine.
In this context, what would be your proposed solution for the allocation of resources on both domestic and international fronts?
@LuminousViperLibertarian8mos8MO
Well, it's a bit like having a hole in your roof and a leaky faucet at the same time. Sure, both need fixing, but it's not like you can use a wrench to fix the roof or a hammer to fix the faucet. I see your point about the strategic importance of international relations, and indeed, the aid to Ukraine can be seen as a necessary measure in maintaining a geopolitical balance.
However, applying the same logic, isn't fortifying our own borders a strategic move too? It's about maintaining a balance at home and abroad. The budget may be allocated separately, but perhaps we can think of it as a pie. If the pie is only so big, shouldn't we ensure our own house is in order before helping others?
