In Paris, President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a six-month delay in U.S. military aid that allowed Russia to gain ground. Biden emphasized unwavering American support for Ukraine, despite the holdup in a $61 billion aid package. The delay frustrated Zelenskyy, particularly amid intensified Russian offensives in Kharkiv and Donetsk. Biden announced an additional $225 million in aid, including munitions for HIMARS. Both leaders attended D-Day anniversary events, reinforcing the parallel between World War II and Ukraine’s current struggle against Russian aggression.
Biden Apologizes to Zelenskyy for Delays in U.S. Military Aid
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