Biden Presses for Urgent Ukraine Aid as Avdiivka Falls, Warns of More Losses

February 18, 2024
Biden Presses for Urgent Ukraine Aid as Avdiivka Falls, Warns of More Losses
  • President 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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