Biden Presses for Urgent Ukraine Aid as Avdiivka Falls, Warns of More Losses
February 18, 2024President Biden has expressed concern over delayed emergency aid to Ukraine, linking it to the fall of Avdiivka.
Biden communicated to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy that he expects the aid to be approved soon, cautioning that further delays could jeopardize more cities.
The delay in aid is having a tangible effect on Ukraine’s defense capabilities against Russian military progress.
Russia has secured a notable victory in the prolonged battle for a city, underscoring the consequences of the aid holdup.
A senior Republican has joined President Biden in urging Congress to pass the aid, invoking the legacy of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Concerns are mounting over the morale of Ukrainian forces and the potential shift in war dynamics towards Russia's favor due to the aid impasse.
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