The legislation gives Pres. Biden the authority to lend or lease defense equipment to Ukraine and other Eastern European nations as Russia's aggression in the region continues.
Kira Rudick, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament who has taken up arms to defend her country, discusses the recent situation in Mariupol and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Victory Day speech.The United States is bringing back a World War II-era program to bolster Ukraine's war supplies.
"Today's signing of the law on Lend-Lease is a historic step," Zelenskyy tweeted."I am convinced that we will win together again. And we will defend democracy in Ukraine. And in Europe." "This is a necessary step to protect the future of Ukraine and the safety of its people," Katko, R-N.Y., added.Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, also cosponsor of the lend-lease legislation, said Congress"cannot let up" on providing assistance to Ukraine.
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