Speaking about Russia’s large-scale attack on Ukraine on 29 December, US President Joe Biden has emphasised that Congress must act quickly to approve more aid for Kyiv.

Source: European Pravda with reference to the White House

Details: The American president stressed that the most recent Russian attack is “a stark reminder to the world that, after nearly two years of this devastating war, Putin’s objective remains unchanged. He seeks to obliterate Ukraine and subjugate its people.”

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    10 months ago

    Meanwhile, Israel: “Hey, we need some more shit. Get on that will you?!”
    Biden: “Yes yes! I’ll just… go around congress, do some other fancy talking and you can keep doing your genocide; but more efficiently now.”

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      10 months ago

      I think part of the difference is that Israel is a paying customer on that last deal.

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        10 months ago

        Probably paying us money we sent them in the first place.

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          10 months ago

          I don’t think that’s the case for this specific package of 155 mm shell accessories.

          I could be wrong.