Including 155mm howitzers, tactical drones and more… Separate support of 600 billion won to stimulate the economy
U.S. immigration program for Ukrainian refugees… “Putin Can’t Take Over Ukraine”
US President Joe Biden speaks regarding additional sanctions once morest Russia and aid to Ukraine at the White House on the 21st (local time) in Washington, EPA. 2022.4.21 photo@yna.co.kr
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Kyung-hee = US President Joe Biden announced on the 21st (local time) that in connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he would ban Russian ships from entering the US and provide additional military and economic assistance to Ukraine.
President Biden condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying “Putin is responsible for a cruel and bloody war” did.
“They are now refocusing their efforts to seize new territories in eastern Ukraine,” Biden said.
In particular, referring to the terrain of eastern Ukraine, which is mostly flat, he said, “We need other weapons that are more effective.” He added, “Ukraine’s 800 million won (regarding 990 billion won) of military support to improve its combat capabilities in Donbas and eastern parts of the country. We will proceed further,” he said.
The U.S.’s new support package includes 72 155mm howitzers, 144,000 rounds of shells, and 121 “Phoenix Ghost” tactical drones, the Pentagon added.
“We will continue to provide timely information to Ukraine,” Biden said.
“The united unity of the United States and its allies with Ukraine is sending an important message to Putin,” he said.
In addition to military aid, the US plans to provide a separate $500 million (620 billion won) for direct support to Ukraine’s economy.
In this regard, President Biden said that the $13.6 billion budget approved by Congress last month for aid to Ukraine is almost exhausted, and that he will demand a supplementary budget for aid to Ukraine next week.
In addition, as part of additional sanctions once morest Russia, the U.S. government has imposed a ban on Russian-linked vessels from entering U.S. ports.
“As in Europe, Russian-linked vessels cannot enter US ports,” Biden said. nailed it
President Biden also unveiled a new entry program for refugees from Ukraine to provide humanitarian aid to them.
“The new program will make it possible for Ukrainian refugees to come directly to the United States from Europe,” he said. explained that
“This program will be quick and simple,” he assured. “There will be no Ukrainian refugees going to the southern border (for visa issuance).”
“We don’t know how long this war will last,” Biden said. “Putin failed to fulfill his ambitions in battle. We will prove him wrong.”
President Biden said, “It is questionable whether Russia has control of Mariupol and there is no evidence that Mariupol has been completely captured.”
President Biden met with Ukraine’s Prime Minister Dennis Shmigal prior to his speech to discuss support measures.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in earnest in February, the United States has been in solidarity with Western countries to impose severe sanctions, including an energy embargo, as well as full control over finance and exports.
kyunghee@yna.co.kr
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