Biden to Announce '1 Billion Dollar' Military Aid Plan for Ukraine as Early as Tomorrow

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Reports have emerged that U.S. President Joe Biden may announce a new military aid package for Ukraine as early as the 16th (local time).

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 15th, citing U.S. officials, that President Biden will soon unveil a $1.01 billion military aid package including Javelin anti-tank missiles and Stinger portable surface-to-air missiles, which have inflicted significant damage on Russian forces.

President Biden is expected to announce this aid package during a national address following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's virtual speech to the U.S. Congress on the morning of the 16th. In his virtual address, President Zelensky is anticipated to request military support such as the establishment of a no-fly zone and fighter jet assistance. He also reiterated his call for Western support to designate Ukrainian airspace as a no-fly zone during his speech to the Canadian Parliament that day.

However, it is reported that the military aid package announced by President Biden will not include the establishment of a no-fly zone or fighter jet support, which Ukraine has requested. This is because such measures could be interpreted by Russia as direct involvement in the conflict, potentially leading to direct clashes with Russian forces. Additionally, officials stated that President Biden is not currently considering deploying more U.S. troops to the European region.

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