Biden signs bill that aims to streamline U.S. military aid to Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order to prohibit trade and investment between U.S. individuals and the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine recognized as independent by Russia, at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2022.

The bill signed Monday by President Joe Biden streamlines the process of supplying military equipment to Ukraine.

Biden said that he was signing a bill that would support the government of Ukraine and the fight against Putin.

The cost of the fight is not cheap, but it is even more costly if you cave in to aggression.

It will be easier for the U.S. to lend or lease military aid to allies affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine now that Biden has signed the bill. Legislation that Biden will sign into law will make it easier for him to lend or lease equipment.

Weapons and other security assistance can be requested by Ukraine. The U.S. will get assurances that the country will reimburse the assets at a later date.

During World War II, the U.S. supported allies, including the Soviet Union.

A new weapons package for Ukraine was announced by the Biden administration on Friday.

The ninth security aid package brings the U.S. military aid commitment to $3.8 billion.

The remaining $250 million in presidential drawdown authority allows the president to transfer excess weapons from U.S. arsenals without congressional approval.

Last month, Biden requested $33 billion from Congress. On Friday, he repeated his request.

He said that the U.S. and its allies need to keep moving weapons into the country.