US Will Supply Weapons To Ukraine & Welcome Ukrainian Refugees To Country: What Biden Said
The United States has said it would rush up to $200 million in additional small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine, as Ukrainian officials pleaded for more equipment to defend against heavy shelling by Russian forces.
The United States has said it would rush up to $200 million in additional small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine, as Ukrainian officials pleaded for more equipment to defend against heavy shelling by Russian forces.
President Joe Biden has authorised the additional security assistance, the White House said, paving the way for the "immediate" shipment of new military equipment to Ukraine, a senior administration official said.
US President Joe Biden in a tweet announces to provide #Ukraine with weapons against Russia; to allow Ukrainian refugees in the US, and send money, food and other humanitarian aid there. pic.twitter.com/6bxiaIWNda
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Biden's decision brings total US security aid to Ukraine to $1.2 billion since January 2021 and to $3.2 billion since 2014, when Russia annexed the Crimea region of Ukraine, according to senior administration officials.
In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed that up to $200 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act be designated for Ukraine's defence.
Provide weapons, take refugees
Biden also announced to provide Ukraine with weapons against Russia's military operations.
"We will make sure Ukraine has weapons to defend against the invading Russian force. We will send money and food and aid to save Ukrainian lives. We will welcome Ukrainian refugees with open arms," he said.
Additionally, US President Joe Biden on Twitter shared, ¡°we are continuing the close cooperation with allies and partners to make sure that the Ukrainian people can defend their nation. The United States has committed more than $1.2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine over the last year."
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Nearly 3 million people have already fled Ukraine into neighboring countries, according to the United Nations' refugee agency. While most Ukrainian refugees are likely to stay in Europe, there are those who want to come to the US where they have a family.
Meanwhile, reports say that Russia has in recent days asked China specifically for military equipment, including drones.
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