In October 2023, President Biden filed request with Congress for supplemental national defense funding totaling $106 billion, including at least $61.4 billion for military and economic aid to Ukraine.
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In October 2023, Biden filed request with Congress for supplemental funding for national defense needs totaling $106 billion
Request provides for allocation of at least $61.4 billion for military and economic aid to Ukraine
Biden said he would send an 'urgent budget request' to Congress on Friday to 'fund America's national security needs to support our critical partners including Israel and Ukraine'.
Biden dismissed Putin's claims that Ukraine wouldn't survive a week without Western military aid.
The EU and US held a summit on October 20, 2023 to demonstrate unified support for Israel and Ukraine
Biden linked the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine wars and urged support for a $106 billion aid package
US President Joe Biden will meet with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the US-EU summit on October 20, 2023.
The summit will discuss close cooperation between the United States and the European Union, including shared commitment to support Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty.
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