President Biden blamed Congress's inability to authorize military help for the fall of an eastern Ukrainian city, which occurred only hours before. According to CNN, a White House readout of the call with President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that "Ukraine's military was forced to withdraw from Avdiivka after Ukrainian soldiers had to ration ammunition due to dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction," leading to "Russia's first notable gains in months."
According to the AP, Biden reiterated to Zelensky the "strong bipartisan support" for Ukraine's military even if the assistance bill is still languishing in Congress.
The same day, Zelensky met with Vice President Kamala Harris at the Munich Security Conference and issued a warning about his nation's weaponry shortfall. After months of fierce fighting, Russia said on Saturday that it had fully seized control of Avdiivka after Ukrainian forces withdrew.
According to the AP, the capture may provide the Russian government a way to bolster morale as the anniversary of its invasion draws near. A spokesperson for the Kremlin described the liberation of the city as a "significant triumph," and Tass revealed that President Vladimir Putin personally congratulated the soldiers.
Zelensky mentioned the assistance bill in a speech in Munich, stating that it cannot pass before the House returns from break at the end of the month. He remarked, "Please keep in mind that tyrants do not take vacations." "Hatred has no patience."
Biden had expressed disapproval of the legislators' Friday statements at the White House break-in remarks. "They are leaving after two weeks," he said, finding it absurd. Biden went on to say that the choice confirms "sincere concerns about the United States' ability to be a trustworthy ally."
According to the AP, Biden reiterated to Zelensky the "strong bipartisan support" for Ukraine's military even if the assistance bill is still languishing in Congress.
The same day, Zelensky met with Vice President Kamala Harris at the Munich Security Conference and issued a warning about his nation's weaponry shortfall. After months of fierce fighting, Russia said on Saturday that it had fully seized control of Avdiivka after Ukrainian forces withdrew.
According to the AP, the capture may provide the Russian government a way to bolster morale as the anniversary of its invasion draws near. A spokesperson for the Kremlin described the liberation of the city as a "significant triumph," and Tass revealed that President Vladimir Putin personally congratulated the soldiers.
Zelensky mentioned the assistance bill in a speech in Munich, stating that it cannot pass before the House returns from break at the end of the month. He remarked, "Please keep in mind that tyrants do not take vacations." "Hatred has no patience."
Biden had expressed disapproval of the legislators' Friday statements at the White House break-in remarks. "They are leaving after two weeks," he said, finding it absurd. Biden went on to say that the choice confirms "sincere concerns about the United States' ability to be a trustworthy ally."
