U.S. President Joe Biden apologizes to Ukraine for military assistance delay

SOURCE apnews.com
President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukraine for a monthslong holdup in American military assistance, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appealed for bipartisan U.S. support similar to World War II. Biden announced $225 million in military aid for Ukraine, including munitions and defense systems.

Key Points

  • President Biden publicly apologized to Ukraine for the delay in military assistance.
  • Ukraine is trying to fend off an intense Russian offensive in eastern areas of the country.
  • The U.S. announced $225 million in military aid for Ukraine, including munitions and defense systems.

Pros

  • President Biden publicly apologized to Ukraine for the delay in military assistance.
  • The U.S. announced $225 million in military aid for Ukraine, including munitions and defense systems.

Cons

  • Recalcitrance among congressional Republicans and an isolationist strain in American politics have exposed the fragility of U.S. support for Ukraine.
  • Tension between Biden and Zelenskyy over the pace of Western weaponry delivery and Biden's hesitation over supplying more hardware.