Ukraine’s Zelensky Visiting U.S. Today
  • 3 years ago
President Joe Biden will unveil a wide-ranging humanitarian and military aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday, during a visit by Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to the White House. The package features $60 million worth of newly designated military aid, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, small arms, and ammunition. Biden told Congress late last week of his intent to release the funds to help Ukraine defend its eastern border against Russian-backed separatists. While Ukraine has made strides under Zelensky toward a stronger rule of law, its Parliament and its criminal justice system remain mired in corruption. Critics accuse Zelensky of using his presidential powers to target high-ranking members of opposition political parties.
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