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Joe Biden said he was confident in the integrity of the positions of the United States and allies from Europe in relation to the war between Russia and Ukraine. The president has no fears of a possible split.
Biden made the corresponding statement during a speech at the White House. The US leader answered the question whether a split line could appear between his country and European allies in the context of the upcoming response to Russia's war with Ukraine.
Biden stressed that he was not afraid of this.
I think that at some point this will turn into a wait-and-see policy: what the Russians can endure and what Europe will be ready to endure. – stressed the President of the United States.
He also added that this issue will be discussed next week. Then a NATO summit will be held in Spain.
Biden on the future of Ukraine in the EU
On June 20, the US President said that “most likely” Ukraine would become a member of the European Union. Biden stressed that Ukraine is expected to be blessed to become an official candidate by the end of this week. Biden noted that this decision would be a triumph for Kyiv.
In addition, the US president warned European countries that the Russians were not going to stop at the invasion of Ukraine. The invaders were also interested in the territories of other countries.
The United States announced a new package of military assistance
On June 15, Biden announced a new package of military assistance in Ukraine. This time it's about $1 billion. Biden stressed that the United States will stand on the side of Ukraine, which defends its democracy and sovereignty.
According to the US leader, the new aid package provides for additional artillery, coastal defense weapons, as well as ammunition for artillery and advanced missile systems .
“And the United States, along with our allies and partners, will not waver in our commitment to the Ukrainian people fighting for their freedom,” Biden said.
He also announced that the United States provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. We are talking about 225 million dollars.
