US reacts to Putin’s comments, Biden signs legislation related to Ukraine

Speaking during the military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over fascism in World War 2 (May 9, 1945-May 9, 2022), President Putin said that by the end of 2021, the West has shown preparations to attack the Donbass and Crimea, and there are discussions in Kyiv regarding the possibility of obtaining nuclear weapons, posing “an unacceptable threat in Syria” our borders”.

President Vladimir Putin speaks during a military parade to mark Victory Day over Nazism (May 9). AFP

Mr. Putin said that the West “is preparing to invade our land” and that NATO “is creating threats close to our borders.” Putin also emphasized Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is a necessary and timely measure.

Later, speaking to CNN, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that looking back at what happened on the field in Russian-Ukrainian war Since February 24, Putin’s claim that the war was motivated by the West is “obviously incorrect”.

Also on May 9, President Biden said he was worried that President Putin had no way out of the armed conflict with Ukraine and was trying to figure out what to do about the issue, according to CNN. Mr. Biden also said that Mr. Putin mistakenly believed that the military operation in Ukraine could divide NATO and the European Union (EU).

On the same day, President Biden signed into law the Ukraine Democratic Defense Leasing-Lease Act of 2022, according to CNN. This Act aimed at speeding up the process of military aid, providing more weapons to Ukraine, in the midst of hostilities today, May 10, entering its 76th day. Republican Senator John Cornyn, who announced the bill last month. 1, calling it a game-changing key for Ukraine, giving Kyiv the extra resources it needs to defend its sovereignty.