Biden to meet Zelenskiy in France with $225 million in military aid
SUMMARY
President Biden will meet Ukraine's President Zelenskiy in Paris, discussing a $225 million weapons package amid D-Day commemorations. It's their first in-person talks since Zelenskiy's December visit. They'll reconvene at the G7 summit, aiming to allocate $50 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Biden condemned Putin as a "dictator," linking Ukraine's struggle to WWII battles. The aid includes artillery and air defense interceptors to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia's Kharkiv offensive. Biden's administration permits Ukraine to use US weapons against Russian targets. Yet, supply shortages hinder meeting Ukraine's weaponry needs, amidst ongoing negotiations over asset allocation.
