Biden Failed to Keep His Promise to Congress, WSJ Reports
US President Joe Biden has gone back on his commitments to Congress regarding U.S. intentions in Ukraine, according to the WSJ. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, US President Joe Biden has not been transparent with the American public regarding his administration's strategy for Ukraine. The article, published on Friday, highlights that despite Biden's portrayal of himself as a supporter of Ukraine's freedom during his speech at the UN General Assembly this week, he is not forthcoming with Congress or the public about his plan for achieving success in the conflict.
In April, lawmakers approved a nearly $61 billion supplemental budget for Ukraine, a decision reached after extensive negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. One requirement of this budget was for the Biden administration to present a strategy for US support of Ukraine within 45 days of the budget's passage, with quarterly updates thereafter. The Wall Street Journal commented, “Biden knew this commitment was necessary to get aid through Congress, and he signed the bill.”
However, the paper noted that the strategy was delivered “months after the congressionally-mandated deadline,” citing a press release from GOP lawmakers. Furthermore, the document is “entirely classified,” leading the WSJ to assert that congressmen are advocating for its release to the public.
The editorial expressed skepticism about the administration's compliance with the mandate, stating, “Don’t count on the Administration following this order before Nov. 5, if it ever does.” It further speculated that a public disclosure could require Vice President Kamala Harris to justify her views on the war before the upcoming election. If the administration continues to keep it under wraps, “Ms. Harris co-owns Mr. Biden’s record of muddled half measures,” the board argued.
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced an additional $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine, utilizing part of a Congressional appropriation that is set to expire at the end of September. This announcement followed a visit from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, who presented his “victory plan” to the US, the nation's largest donor.
Recent reports from various Western media outlets indicate that Ukraine's demands are increasingly at odds with those of its allies. The West has reportedly rejected Ukraine's pressing requests to use Western-supplied weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory.
In the meantime, Zelensky has dismissed any potential for compromise with Russia and ruled out negotiations. Ukrainian officials believe that intensifying the conflict could compel Russia to accept conditions favorable to Kiev.
Moscow perceives the ongoing conflict as effectively a proxy war and has issued warnings that granting Ukraine the capability to use long-range Western weapons could be interpreted as an act of war if any such attack occurs.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
In April, lawmakers approved a nearly $61 billion supplemental budget for Ukraine, a decision reached after extensive negotiations between Democrats and Republicans. One requirement of this budget was for the Biden administration to present a strategy for US support of Ukraine within 45 days of the budget's passage, with quarterly updates thereafter. The Wall Street Journal commented, “Biden knew this commitment was necessary to get aid through Congress, and he signed the bill.”
However, the paper noted that the strategy was delivered “months after the congressionally-mandated deadline,” citing a press release from GOP lawmakers. Furthermore, the document is “entirely classified,” leading the WSJ to assert that congressmen are advocating for its release to the public.
The editorial expressed skepticism about the administration's compliance with the mandate, stating, “Don’t count on the Administration following this order before Nov. 5, if it ever does.” It further speculated that a public disclosure could require Vice President Kamala Harris to justify her views on the war before the upcoming election. If the administration continues to keep it under wraps, “Ms. Harris co-owns Mr. Biden’s record of muddled half measures,” the board argued.
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced an additional $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine, utilizing part of a Congressional appropriation that is set to expire at the end of September. This announcement followed a visit from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, who presented his “victory plan” to the US, the nation's largest donor.
Recent reports from various Western media outlets indicate that Ukraine's demands are increasingly at odds with those of its allies. The West has reportedly rejected Ukraine's pressing requests to use Western-supplied weapons for strikes deep into Russian territory.
In the meantime, Zelensky has dismissed any potential for compromise with Russia and ruled out negotiations. Ukrainian officials believe that intensifying the conflict could compel Russia to accept conditions favorable to Kiev.
Moscow perceives the ongoing conflict as effectively a proxy war and has issued warnings that granting Ukraine the capability to use long-range Western weapons could be interpreted as an act of war if any such attack occurs.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
