Biden Asks Congress for $33 Billion to Help Ukraine Fight Russia

President Joe Biden asked Congress on Thursday for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s invasion, a signal that the U.S. is prepared to mount a robust, long-term campaign to bolster Kyiv and weaken Moscow as the bloody war enters its third month with no sign of abating.

Biden’s latest proposal — which the White House said was expected to support Ukraine’s needs for five months — has more than $20 billion in military assistance for Kyiv and for shoring up defenses in nearby countries. There is also $8.5 billion in economic aid to help keep Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government functioning and $3 billion for food and humanitarian programs around the world.

The assistance package, which heads to Congress for consideration, would be more than twice as large as the initial $13.6 billion in defense and economic aid for Ukraine and Western allies enacted last month that is now almost exhausted. It was meant to signify that the U.S. is not tiring of helping to stave off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attempt to expand his nation’s control of its neighbor, and perhaps beyond.

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[texajp]

no more money for ukraine, help americans instead

[thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo]

My God, we're in a depth spiral. Stop this crap, damn it!!!

[robtmjh]

Spend some money on the mismanaged US border.

[bellamy]

The US border and the economy is far more important than Urkaine.

[cynthialangley]

I want to support Ukraine, but where are the billions needed to help Americans with housing, food, health care, clean water, environmental concerns, education, child care, and better social services? Also why are billions and billions being thrown at a problem that basically consists of one psychopathic man, specifically Putin. This is insanity. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[nesseihtgnay]

I have no problems helping Ukrainians, I want to help Ukraine, but help us over here in our own country too.

[dribble]

Can we put thankyou for Trump on every check we send to Ukraine 😉