“President Joe Biden will conduct a secure video call with allies and partners to address our continuing support for Ukraine.”, the statement said.
According to the White House, US President Joe Biden will call allies on Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, including how to cooperate to hold Russia accountable.
“As part of our tight cooperation, the President will conduct a secure video conversation with allies and partners to discuss our sustained support for Ukraine and measures to hold Russia responsible,” it said in a statement.
Japan to participate in the video call with the US along with other allies
On Tuesday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hirokazu Matsuno, announced that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will participate in a secure video call with US President Joe Biden and other leaders.
“Prime Minister Kishida is expected to take part in this discussion. We plan to state our unequivocal stance on the situation in Ukraine “At a news conference, Matsuno stated.
Biden will “convene a secure video call with allies and partners to discuss our sustained support for Ukraine and actions to hold Russia responsible,” according to the White House. On Tuesday, at 13:45 GMT, the video conference will begin.
After the separatist republics of Donetsk and Luhansk requested assistance in defending themselves against Ukrainian forces, Russia initiated a military incursion in Ukraine on February 24.
As a result, the West launched a broad sanctions campaign against Moscow, including airspace restrictions and other restrictive measures aimed at a variety of Russian leaders and companies, as well as the media and financial institutions.
Japan has sanctioned 499 Russians, including key politicians and businesspeople, as well as nine banks and almost 40 organizations. Furthermore, 130 Russian companies have been barred from exporting semiconductors, lasers, software, jet engines, and refinery equipment. Japan has likewise prohibited the shipment of high-end items to Russia.
US President Biden will not visit Ukraine, White House confirms
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that US President Joe Biden would not visit war-torn Ukraine. Following UK Prime Minister Boris Johson’s visit to Kyiv to evaluate and negotiate Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, suspicions about POTUS making a trip to Ukraine emerged.
This comes following reports in the Western press that the Biden administration is considering sending high-ranking officials to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and examine the situation on the ground.
It has been rumored that the US President, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, or Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin may visit.
“No, we are not sending the President to Ukraine,” Psaki said during a press briefing, ending all speculations.
US assistance to Ukraine till now
President Biden had announced an extra $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine two days ago, increasing the total amount of US security aid to Ukraine to $1 billion in the last week and $2 billion since the Biden administration began.
Armed with direct supplies of weapons from the Department of Defense, the Ukrainian military can defend its country against an aggressive and unlawful invasion by Russia.
The latest $800 million aid package includes the following:
· 2,000 Javelin, 1,000 light anti-armor guns, and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armor systems; 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems;
· 25,000 sets of body armour;
· 25,000 helmets;
· 100 tactical unmanned aerial systems;
· 1,000 pistols, 5,000 rifles, 400 machine guns, and 400 shotguns, 100 grenade launchers
Published By: Aman Gupta
Edited By: Vanshika Sahu
