Biden instructs Pentagon to speed up arms deliveries to Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
The US President responded to the massive shelling of Ukraine on December 25 and ordered an increase in military assistance. The United States provided hundreds of air defense missiles and plans to supply additional weapons.
US President Joe Biden commented on Russia's attack on Ukraine on December 25. He instructed to continue to increase military assistance to Ukraine. This is stated in a statement by the American leader on the White House website, UNN reports .
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Joe Biden reacts to the morning massive shelling of Ukraine on Christmas Day.
The goal of this horrific attack was to cut off Ukrainians' access to heat and electricity in winter and jeopardize the security of its network
The statement also notes that states and the international community should continue to support Ukraine until it defeats Russian aggression.
In recent months, the United States has provided Ukraine with hundreds of air defense missiles, and more are on the way. I have instructed the Ministry of Defense to continue the rapid delivery of weapons to Ukraine
It is noted that the United States will continue to work tirelessly to strengthen Ukraine's position in its defense against Russian troops.
According to Joe Biden, “The Ukrainian people deserve to live in peace and security, and the United States and the international community must continue to support Ukraine.”
Recall
Ukraine has received the first tranche of $1 billion from the frozen Russian assets from the United States. This is part of a G7 initiative totaling $20 billion to be allocated by the United States.
