US: Biden wants to send $ 33 billion in aid to Ukraine – $ 20 billion will go to arms

THE Joe Biden is expected to request from Congress USA give permission to send an additional $ 33 billion to Ukrainein order to deal with the Russian invasion, while it will also propose a series of measures for the reconstruction of the country.

According to Reuters, the American president will also propose liquidation of assets elements of Russian oligarchs to compensate Ukraine for the losses incurred. In fact, in order to implement this proposal, the consent of the Congress is needed.

Also, as reported by the French Agency, from the 33 billion dollars, the 20 will concern weaponsammunition and other military assistance, 8.5 billion. will be given as immediate financial assistance in Ukrainian government and the rest 3 billion as humanitarian and food aid.

It is noted that after the Russian invasion of Ukraine the US military assistance amounted to $ 3 billion. According to the US government, the US and its European allies have frozen the assets of Russian oligarchs, valued at $ 30 billion, such as yachts, helicopters, buildings and works of art.

Source: News Beast

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