Biden Apologizes to Zelenskiy Over Delayed Military Aid, Announces Further Support for Ukraine
In a public apology to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, US President Joe Biden acknowledged the months of delay in military assistance that allowed Russia to advance on the battlefield. Biden reassured Zelenskiy of ongoing support, announcing an additional $225 million in military aid to Kyiv. The meeting between Biden and Zelenskiy in Paris highlighted the continued resilience of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. Ukrainian strikes in Russian-held territories resulted in casualties, with conflicting reports from Russian-installed authorities. The conflict in Ukraine has prompted the Ukrainian government to implement measures to conserve electricity amid blackouts caused by Russian bombardments. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia does not see the need for nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict, signaling a stance against escalation to nuclear warfare. Zelenskiy, in turn, emphasized his legitimacy as determined by the Ukrainian people, contrasting it with Putin's claimed legitimacy. Additionally, tensions between Russia and France escalated as a French citizen was ordered to be held in jail in Moscow on accusations of collecting military information. The 80th anniversary of D-day was commemorated by Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron with a show of support for Ukraine, emphasizing a united front against aggression and the spirit of resistance.
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