White House says Ukraine acutely needs aid, especially in winter months

The White House believes that the further need for assistance to Ukraine is acute, particularly in the winter months.

Source: Ukrinform news agency, citing John Kirby, White House National Security Council Coordinator, in Washington

Quote: "We have issued [in December] the last drawdown package that we had funding to support."

"They [the Russians] are using North Korean ballistic missiles to do their dirty work. So, the need [for further assistance to Ukraine] is acute right now, particularly in these winter months."

Details: Kirby pointed to the importance of Congress approving President Biden's request to meet national security needs, which includes a large-scale package of further support for Ukraine.

Background: 

• The White House said the US has no money for further military aid for Ukraine until the approval of a new package by the US Congress.
• Earlier, US President Joe Biden, commenting on the large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on the night of 29-30 December, stressed that Congress needs to approve additional aid for Ukraine as soon as possible.
• On 27 December, the US announced a US$250 million military package for Ukraine, the last in 2023.
• In October 2023, Biden asked Congress to approve supplementary funding, specifically over US$60 billion for Ukraine. But this has been stuck in the Senate due to disagreements between Republicans and Democrats concerning the security of the US-Mexican border.

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