Staff Reports
On June 26, 2023, Vladimir Putin addressed the Russian people on the Wagner group uprising, calling them “traitors” and condemning their actions as playing into the hands of Ukraine. Putin did not mention Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin by name, but did state that those who participated in the rebellion would face criminal prosecution. The Ukrainian President Zelensky tweeted that he spoke to “partners,” including U.S. President Joe Biden about providing more weapons. Following this, the White House announced they would be sending another round of aid to Ukraine, likely this week.
Yesterday, I had talks with partners, including President Biden, primarily about arms supplies. Today, I was in the area where these weapons will give more power, more protection to Ukrainians' lives. And bring our victory closer, this is the main thing. All our land will be free… pic.twitter.com/uJgs7971jF
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 26, 2023
This aid package may be funded through a surplus of $6.2 billion that was previously unaccounted for; the White House said it would not seek any additional aid packages before the fiscal year ends in September. Brittany Sheehan, a Las Vegas-based mother, policy advocate, and grassroots leader, reported on this piece in her signature sassy style.
Source: RedState
