Jun 08, 2024, 01:55AM ISTSource: TOI.inJoe Biden publicly apologizes to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the months-long delay in sending additional U.S. military aid to Ukraine, marking the first apology from a U.S. president over the issue.
The apology, made during a bilateral meeting in Paris, comes after Congress passed a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, eight months after Biden's initial request.
The delay in aid forced Ukraine to ration ammunition and supplies, allowing Russia to gain ground in eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky urges all Americans to support Ukraine against Russia during the meeting.
Jun 08, 2024, 01:55AM IST
Source: TOI.in
Joe Biden publicly apologizes to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the months-long delay in sending additional U.S. military aid to Ukraine, marking the first apology from a U.S. president over the issue. The apology, made during a bilateral meeting in Paris, comes after Congress passed a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, eight months after Biden's initial request. The delay in aid forced Ukraine to ration ammunition and supplies, allowing Russia to gain ground in eastern Ukraine. Zelensky urges all Americans to support Ukraine against Russia during the meeting.