Biden asked Congress for $ 33 billion for Ukraine
The day before Russia Presidents Vladimir Putin The situation in western Ukraine snowif he did, he threatened “lightning strikes.”
President Cho Biden in support of Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia on April 28, 33 billion dollars appealed to Congress for secession.
Reuters writes that, This could be a dramatic increase in US aid to Ukraine.
The day before Russia Presidents Vladimir Putin The situation in western Ukraine snowif he did, he threatened “lightning strikes.”
Both the President of the United States Russia a new one that should close all the channels used by the oligarchs to evade sanctions the law announced the project.
This is also reported that, word going 33 billion dollarsof 20 billion dollarsı Ukraine arms, ammunition and intended for the provision of other military assistance.
$ 8.5 billion in direct economic support to Ukraine, and $ 3 billion in Ukrainian humanitarian aid and should be spent on food security.
Speaking at the White House on April 28 Biden he said:
“It simply came to our notice then the law Ukraine needs support to fight for its freedom. The cost of this fight is not cheap, but it would be more expensive to avoid aggression. “
To compensate Russia for the damage
Biden He also wants to confiscate money belonging to Russian oligarchs to provide financial support to Ukraine in this war.
If his proposal to Congress is accepted, the administration will be given new powers in this area. The government can use these powers to confiscate the assets of the oligarchs and The proceeds can be transferred to Ukraine.
At the suggestion of the White House, as well as to Russia snowEvasion of sanctions is considered a criminal act.
The events also included a racketeer against the mafia and The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act allows the US Department of Justice to use sanctions against evaders.
Biden also gave prosecutors five years to investigate such criminal cases 10 offers an extension of up to.
This means money laundering and Charges such as corruption will remain in place for a longer period of time.
To confiscate the frozen assets of the oligarchs
Biden also wants to criminalize money laundering with Russia.
Reuters writes that, The purpose of all these measures is to Ukraine for no reason and is the punishment of Russia for unjustified aggression.
This is also reported that, Ukraine The desired amount must be able to pay the costs by September.