We cannot allow Ukraine to lose the battle on the domestic front due to lack of funding - US Treasury Secretary

We cannot allow Ukraine to lose the battle on the domestic front due to lack of funding - US Treasury Secretary

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November 21 2023, 09:01 AM • 8686 views

US Treasury Secretary says The United States cannot allow our Ukraine to lose the battle on the domestic front due to lack of funding. Approval of a 105 billion aid package for Israel and Ukraine is a priority for US President Joe Biden

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that we cannot allow Ukraine to lose the battle on the domestic front due to a lack of funds. She said this in an interview with CNBC on November 20, UNN reports.

We cannot allow Ukraine to lose the battle on the domestic front, due to the lack of funds for teachers to stay in classrooms and emergency services to work when it is bravely fighting. So, Ukraine is completely dependent on this assistance. We need to join others, because our European friends have provided Ukraine with 50 billion euros of assistance over the next four years

- Yellen said in an interview with CNBC on Monday, November 20.

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Minister of Finance The United States also noted that a пакет 105 billion security assistance package. dollars is " critical an important priority" for US President Joe Biden, but the official does not can predict how quickly congressmen will approve this aid.

"I can't predict this scenario. I am pleased that Congress has passed legislation to the government remained open and active. But it is really important that this help is provided to both Israel and Ukraine", Yellen noticed.

Recall

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the United States has agreed to provide Ukraine with new military aid package. Meeting of the president of Ukraine with the minister of Defense It was held on Monday.

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