'I'll make sure Ukraine has weapons to defend itself,' says Joe Biden
Key Takeaways:
- President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the United States would provide Ukraine with "weapons, food, and money" as Kyiv continues to fight Russia's offensive, which is now in its 20th day.
- Ukraine had previously received $350 million in additional military equipment from the US to combat Russia's onslaught.
US President Joe Biden stated Tuesday that the US would provide Ukraine with "weapons, food, and money" as Kyiv continues to resist Russia's offensive, which is on its 20th day. As Ukrainians continue to flee the war-torn country, the US has expressed its desire to welcome the refugees with "open arms."
"We will ensure that Ukraine has the weapons it needs to defend itself against the invading Russian force." We will send money, food, and aid to Ukraine to save lives. "We will welcome Ukrainian refugees with open arms," Joe Biden said on Twitter.
The President's remark came after the United Kingdom said Russia might be intending to use chemical or biological firearms in Ukraine in response to a staged bogus attack on Russian troops. A similar warning was issued by the White House a few days ago.
There are also reports that Moscow sought military equipment from China to invade Ukraine, despite Beijing's dismissal of the claims as "disinformation." On Monday, the US warned China against assisting Moscow in its invasion during "intense talks" that lasted seven hours. "We have communicated to Beijing that we will not stand by," State Department spokesperson Ned Price informed reporters. "No country will be allowed to compensate Russia for its losses."
The US had previously provided Ukraine with $350 million in additional military equipment to combat Russia's onslaught.
The ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine has threatened to wreak new havoc on an economy already battered by Covid-19. Ukraine is dealing with a farming crisis, as food prices around the world have been rising for months due to the pandemic, according to news agency Reuters.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which started on February 24, has killed many people, displaced over 2 million people, and raised fears of a larger conflict between the Kremlin and Washington, the world's two most powerful nuclear powers. According to reports, Russia's "military operation" in Ukraine is the most significant attack on a European state since World War II.