President Joe Biden has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that $60 billion in military aid is on its way, pending final approval from Congress. Biden’s pledge comes after Ukraine’s withdrawal from the battle at Avdiivka due to rationed ammunition supplies, a move the White House has blamed on a lack of Congressional support.
The urgent appeal for more weapons from Ukraine comes as tensions escalate in the region, with Zelensky emphasizing the need for additional military support to avoid a “catastrophic” situation in Europe. The US has stressed the importance of providing Ukraine with the resources it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Zelensky has urged US lawmakers to approve the financial package, stating that he is glad to have the full support of President Biden. Emphasizing the critical dependence on weapon supplies from the US and other Western allies, Ukraine is seeking assistance to combat Russia’s larger military force and abundant artillery ammunition.
Avdiivka, a town in eastern Ukraine, has been engulfed in fierce fighting and has been a strategic battlefield since 2014 when Russian-backed fighters seized parts of the region. The fall of Avdiivka marks one of the biggest changes on the front line since Russian troops seized a nearby town in 2023, according to Ukrainian officials. This withdrawal has led to strong reactions from both sides, with Russian-backed forces celebrating their territorial gain while Ukrainian officials expressed the need for continued support to combat Russian aggression.
Historically, Ukraine has been locked in a conflict with Russian-backed separatists since 2014, and the ongoing struggle highlights the country’s reliance on Western support to fend off Russian military advances.
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has expressed support for Ukraine and emphasized the need for assistance from the UK, the EU, and the US to make a “real difference” in the fight against Russia. Despite the ongoing conflict and the withdrawal from Avdiivka, Ukrainian officials remain hopeful that with continued support, they can ultimately reclaim their land and force Russia to retreat.
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