Zelensky welcomes Biden bill to streamline aid

News 12:36 10 May, 2022

Ukrainian leaders have welcomed US President Joe Biden signing a bill that will streamline American military aid to Ukraine and other Eastern European allies, Qazet.az reports.

The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 will ease requirements for lending or leasing US weapons and other materials. It echoes a World War Two deal that saw the US fast-track $50bn in aid to allies fighting Nazi Germany.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted that he was grateful to Biden and the American people "for supporting Ukraine in the fight for our freedom and future", saying it was a historic step.

"I am convinced that we will win together again. And we will defend democracy in Ukraine. And in Europe. Like 77 years ago," he said.