Biden Will Request Additional Funding for Kiev
President Joe Biden is set to call on US lawmakers to allocate additional funds for Ukraine, as indicated by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The White House has announced that the president will urge the US Congress and Donald Trump to stay engaged in the Ukraine conflict.
US President Joe Biden is set to advocate for ongoing financial support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia during the remaining months of his presidency, according to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in an interview with CBS News on Sunday.
The Biden administration plans to utilize all funds allocated by Congress for Ukraine-related expenses before Donald Trump assumes office in January. The incoming Republican president is anticipated to significantly cut aid to Kyiv, which could either compel NATO's European members to take on more responsibility or push the Ukrainian government toward negotiating peace with Russia through compromises.
“President Biden will have the opportunity over the next 70 days to make the case to the Congress and to the incoming administration that the United States should not walk away from Ukraine, that walking away from Ukraine means more instability in Europe,” Sullivan remarked during his appearance on ‘Face the Nation.’
The US government still has a few billion dollars available for Ukraine. While Sullivan did not provide specifics on when or if Biden would request additional funding from lawmakers, he noted that the president “will make the case that we do need ongoing resources for Ukraine beyond the end of his term.”
The Biden administration has committed to supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes” to overcome Russia. Moscow views the conflict as a US-led proxy war against it, asserting that Ukrainian soldiers are effectively being used as ‘cannon fodder.’
Sullivan defended the US approach, stating that economic sanctions are imposing challenges on Moscow and that “the picture for Russia looks increasingly bleak as time goes on.”
Currently, Russian forces possess significant control on the battlefield, with reports indicating their troops are advancing at the highest rate seen in months. Meanwhile, Kyiv is facing difficulties replenishing its forces through mandatory conscription, as many eligible men are reportedly evading the draft.
The sanctions that the US and its allies imposed on Russia prior to the escalation of hostilities in February 2022 have not achieved the significant impact expected by their supporters. A recent indicator of Russian economic resilience is that the country’s gold reserves exceeded $200 billion for the first time in October.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
US President Joe Biden is set to advocate for ongoing financial support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia during the remaining months of his presidency, according to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in an interview with CBS News on Sunday.
The Biden administration plans to utilize all funds allocated by Congress for Ukraine-related expenses before Donald Trump assumes office in January. The incoming Republican president is anticipated to significantly cut aid to Kyiv, which could either compel NATO's European members to take on more responsibility or push the Ukrainian government toward negotiating peace with Russia through compromises.
“President Biden will have the opportunity over the next 70 days to make the case to the Congress and to the incoming administration that the United States should not walk away from Ukraine, that walking away from Ukraine means more instability in Europe,” Sullivan remarked during his appearance on ‘Face the Nation.’
The US government still has a few billion dollars available for Ukraine. While Sullivan did not provide specifics on when or if Biden would request additional funding from lawmakers, he noted that the president “will make the case that we do need ongoing resources for Ukraine beyond the end of his term.”
The Biden administration has committed to supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes” to overcome Russia. Moscow views the conflict as a US-led proxy war against it, asserting that Ukrainian soldiers are effectively being used as ‘cannon fodder.’
Sullivan defended the US approach, stating that economic sanctions are imposing challenges on Moscow and that “the picture for Russia looks increasingly bleak as time goes on.”
Currently, Russian forces possess significant control on the battlefield, with reports indicating their troops are advancing at the highest rate seen in months. Meanwhile, Kyiv is facing difficulties replenishing its forces through mandatory conscription, as many eligible men are reportedly evading the draft.
The sanctions that the US and its allies imposed on Russia prior to the escalation of hostilities in February 2022 have not achieved the significant impact expected by their supporters. A recent indicator of Russian economic resilience is that the country’s gold reserves exceeded $200 billion for the first time in October.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
