US President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion in additional emergency aid to Ukraine on Thursday, asking money for defense, economic and humanitarian aid.
The New York Times reports about it.
The request, more than twice the size of the $13.6 billion package lawmakers approved and Mr. Biden signed last month, underscores how the United States and its allies are preparing for a sustained conflict in Ukraine, and bracing for grave global economic and political consequences, the publication said.
“The cost of failing to stand up to violent aggression in Europe has always been higher than the cost of standing firm against such attacks,” Mr. Biden wrote in a letter accompanying the request. “That is as it always has been, and as it always will be. America must meet this moment, and do its part.”
An administration official who detailed the package on the condition of anonymity [to the New York Times] ahead of its official release said the funding is projected to last for at least five months.
The assistance package includes moore than $20 billion for security and military assistance, including $11.4 billion to fund equipment and replenish stocks already provided to Ukraine, $2.6 billion to support the deployment of American troops and equipment to the region, and $1.9 billion for cybersecurity and intelligence support.
The request also includes $8.5 billion in economic assistance for to provide basic economic support, including food and medication.
$3 billion will be provided for humanitarian assistance and support for Ukrainian refugees and to help stem the impact of the disrupted food supply chain.
Yesterday the House of Representatives requested the president of the USA to sell the frozen Russian actives, and to direct means in support of Ukraine.