After announcing an additional $800 million in security aid for Ukraine, US President Joe Biden warned that “this could be a long and difficult battle.”
“In the face of Putin’s immoral and unethical attacks on civilian populations, the American people will remain steadfast in their support for the people of Ukraine. We are united in our abhorrence of Putin’s depraved onslaught, and we will continue to support them as they fight for their freedom, democracy, and very survival “In remarks from the White House, he said
“We’re going to arm Ukraine so that they can fight and defend themselves in the coming difficult days. We will continue to mobilize humanitarian aid to assist people both inside Ukraine and those forced to flee the country “Joe Biden
He also promised to keep the sanctions against Russia in place.
“We will provide direct financial assistance to Ukraine’s economy. We will maintain pressure on Putin’s collapsing economy, isolating him on the global stage, in collaboration with our allies and partners. That is our intention. Make Putin pay the price, thereby weakening his position while strengthening the Ukrainians’ hand on the battlefield and at the negotiating table “he stated
Source: CNN
