Joe Biden warned Congress. "Inaction threatens NATO and the free world"

US President Joe Biden called on Congress to unlock $61 billion in financial aid for Ukraine as soon as possible. “Congressional inaction threatens the security of the United States, NATO, and the rest of the free world,” Joe Biden warned. Politicians' statements after the meeting show that Ukraine may be closer to receiving the necessary support.

The meeting of the US President with the leaders of the Houses of Congress was attended by, among others, the chairman of the intelligence, law enforcement, finance, and foreign relations committees.

The White House statement shows that during the meeting, Joe Biden “called on Congress to quickly adopt a full national security package”.

"The President discussed with members of Congress the consequences for Ukraine and the world of Congress' inaction on this issue. He made it clear: Continued inaction by Congress threatens the national security of the United States, NATO, and the rest of the free world. The President urged Congress to quickly provide additional funds to support Ukraine and show U.S. determination"
the White House said.

During the meeting, Joe Biden indicated that Congress is crucial to providing “Ukraine with the necessary resources, including air defense and artillery, to defend against Russia's brutal invasion”.

US aid to Ukraine. Kyiv is waiting for $61 billion

There has been an impasse in the US Congress for weeks regarding the next aid package for Ukraine. In October, President Joe Biden asked Congress for $106 billion in funding. The act provides that $61 billion will constitute money for military aid to Ukraine. The bill also provides $14 billion to strengthen U.S. border security, with another billion earmarked for Israel and Taiwan.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the meeting that after negotiations, the package could be discussed in the Senate next week.