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Biden signs measure speeding up US weapons deliveries to Ukraine

AFP , Monday 9 May 2022

President Joe Biden on Monday eased the acceleration of US weapons shipments to Ukraine through law based on a World War II measure helping US allies to defeat Nazi Germany.

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US President Joe President Joe Biden. AP

 

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Biden signed the Lend-lease Act in the Oval Office, saying the United States supports Ukrainians' "fight to defend their country and their democracy against Putin's brutal war."

Acknowledging the billions of dollars already spent by the United States, Biden said "caving to aggression is even more costly."

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