Zelensky’s first foreign tour after 10 months of war: Biden said – Ukraine will never be alone; Also gave military assistance of $ 1.85 billion
Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in the US on his first foreign trip since the start of the war with Russia. where he met the US Pres. After this meeting at the White House, US President Joe Biden said that Ukrainians are setting an example for the world.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced that it would provide US$1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine. This also includes providing funding for the Patriot missile battery.
However, Biden later added, “This system is defensive, not escalator… We would prefer they not use it, just stop the attacks on themselves.”
The stockpile of weapons is the Patrial Air Defense System
The Patriot air defense battery system package includes high mobility artillery rocket systems, 30 mortar systems, 37 Cougar mine resistant ambush protected vehicles, six armored trucks, high-speed anti-radiation missiles, more than 2,700 grenade launchers and small arms, night vision devices and Optics and body armor are included.
Both the presidents kept praising each other
During a discussion at the Oval of the White House where US President Joe Biden described Zelensky and Ukraine as ideal for the world. At the same time, the Ukrainian President also openly praised the American support. However, in the press conference that followed this discussion, Biden said that this meeting sends an important message to Putin that President Zelensky and I are together.
No message for Putin – Zelensky
During the conference, Zelensky said he had no message to send to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky said, “What kind of message can I send them after destroying our lives? They are destroying us. Russia must be held responsible against the people, against Europe and against the free world.”
During their discussion, Ukrainian President Zelensky also presented the Hymers Medal to President Biden. Zelensky, who reached Washington, will also address the US Congress today.
