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Biden Apologizes to Zelenskyy for Delay in Weapon Approvals for Ukraine

Jun 7, 2024 1 min read

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President Joe Biden apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for delays in American military assistance, which allowed Russia to make battlefield gains. The apology occurred during ceremonies in Paris marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Biden acknowledged the frustration caused by the six-month delay in Congress's approval of a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine but assured that the U.S. would continue its support.

The United States, Ukraine's largest supplier of wartime support, announced an additional $225 million in military aid, including munitions for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, mortar systems, and artillery rounds. Despite the delays and challenges, Biden emphasized that the American people are committed to standing by Ukraine amid an intense Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. The slow delivery of pledged weaponry has caused tension between the two leaders, but the new aid package aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.

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