Biden Requests Additional $33 Billion From Congress for Ukraine

President Joe Biden gives remarks before meeting with small business owners in the South Court Auditorium of the White House, in Washington, on April 28, 2022. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

U.S. President Joe Biden is requesting an additional $33 billion from Congress to further fund Ukraine in its war with Russia. That amount would bring the total U.S. support to Ukraine to nearly $50 billion since Russia first invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.

Biden’s request includes $20.4 billion in military assistance along with $8.5 billion in economic assistance. The package also includes $3 billion in humanitarian assistance to address food shortages around the globe.