Cross Ukraine funding bid or give Putin ‘best present he may hope for’, Biden warns
Joe Biden has urged Congress to go his additional funding bid for Ukraine earlier than the vacation recess begins.
“Frankly I feel it is beautiful we have gotten thus far within the first place,” the US president says as he delivers remarks from the White Home.
He says congressional leaders are “keen to provide Putin the best present he may hope for and abandon our world management”.
“Who is ready to stroll away from holding Putin accountable? Who is ready to do this?” Mr Biden asks.
He says the US is dedicated to staying with Ukraine, and warns that if Mr Putin takes the nation “he will not cease there”.
“We won’t let Putin win, it is in our overwhelming nationwide curiosity and worldwide curiosity of all our mates,” he provides.
The US president says excessive Republicans in Congress are “taking part in rooster with our nationwide safety” and “holding Ukraine’s funding hostage”.
He urges lawmakers to “get previous” their divisions and help Ukraine, warning that the world’s eyes are on the US.
Mr Biden didn’t take questions as he wrapped up his temporary remarks.
