In addition to the $800 million in military help provided on Thursday. US President Joe Biden announced a further tranche of $500 million in US support for the Ukrainian government.
“We’re displaying our support for the people of Ukraine in addition to strengthening Ukraine’s resistance on the battlefield”. In remarks in the Roosevelt Room, Biden stated. “Today, the United States announces that we intend to contribute an extra $500 million in direct economic support to the Ukrainian government.”
According to the President, the latest aid increases the total US economic support for Ukraine to $1 billion in the roughly two months since Russia’s incursion.
The $500 million will be used by the Ukrainian government to “stabilise their economy, help towns that have been ravaged by Russia’s attack. And compensate the heroic employees who continue to deliver important services to the people of Ukraine,” according to Biden.
He also launched “Unite for Ukraine,” a new initiative to assist Ukrainians wishing to immigrate to the United States in the midst of the ongoing, violent invasion, which has displaced almost two-thirds of Ukrainian children.
“I’m launching a new initiative called ‘Unite for Ukraine,’ which will allow Ukrainians seeking asylum in Europe to go straight to the United States. “This new humanitarian parole programme will supplement current legal options for Ukrainians. Such as immigration visas and refugee procedures,” Biden stated.
It is “an expedient avenue for secure legal migration from Europe to the United States for Ukrainians,” he said, adding that the migrants must have a US sponsor. Such as a family member or a non-governmental organisation.
“This programme will be quick, simplified. And ensure that the US meets its promise to the people of Ukraine without having to cross our southern border,” he added.
Biden stated that the US’ additional efforts were meant to send a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Who is now in the third month of his deadly incursion.
“Our solidarity with our friends and partners, as well as our unity with the Ukrainian people, sends a clear message to Putin: He will never be able to dominate and control the entirety of Ukraine.” “He will not,” he stated emphatically.
