* Biden is asking Congress for an additional $33 billion in military and humanitarian assistance for the Ukraine
* 'Basically we're out of money,' he said in remarks at the White House
* 'The president's funding request is what we believe it needed to enable Ukraine success over the next five months of this war,' senior administration official said
* The money includes $20.4 billion in additional security and military assistance, $8.5 billion in economic assistance, and $3 billion in humanitarian assistance
* Biden also wants to sell the luxury yachts and opulent apartments the U.S. government has seized from Russian oligarchs
* Money would be sent to Ukraine to help them fight off Russian forces
* Biden asked Congress for the authority to make such a move
* More than a dozen yachts, worth approximately $2.5 billion, have been seized in several countries worldwide
President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress for an additional $33 billion in military and humanitarian assistance for the Ukraine, which officials say could fund the war there for the next five months.
He said the previous money allocated for the Ukrainians has been spent.
'Basically we're out of money,' he said in remarks at the White House.
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WNU Editor: This request is to fund the Ukraine war effort until September, and I would not be surprised if the hundreds of billions in Russian assets that the White House has seized will be the monies used in this budget request. Cannot say that I am surprised. The situation in Ukraine is dire, and the Ukrainian military situation is getting worse.
Russia's news media has reacted .... Biden seeks $33 billion more for Ukraine (RT). More here .... Biden wants new powers to seize Russian assets (RT).
No comment so far from the Kremlin.
What I find very disturbing is on what I am seeing and hearing on Russian social media. The Russian public is seeing this $33 billion US commitment as another sign that the US is in an undeclared war against Russia, and many are demanding an escalation of the war effort in Ukraine and to cut all ties with the West that will also include gas exports.
President Biden Asks Congress For An Additional $33 Billion In Aid To Ukraine
Biden seeks $33 billion for Ukraine, a massive jump in funding -- Reuters
Biden wants another $33B to help Ukraine battle Russia -- AP
Biden to ask Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine through September -- CNBC
White House sends Congress $33B request for Ukraine -- Politico
Biden to request $33B from Congress for Ukraine emergency supplemental funding -- FOX News
Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid to Ukraine as war enters new phase -- CNN
Biden announces $33bn to help Ukraine in war -- BBC
Biden to ask for additional $33 billion to support Ukraine’s defence and humanitarian needs -- The Independent
Biden asks Congress to approve another $20bn in Ukraine military aid -- The Guardian
Biden sends Congress $33 billion request for Ukraine aid -- Axios
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