On Friday, President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukraine for a months-long delay in U.S. military assistance caused by congressional holdups, which had allowed Russia to gain ground in the war.

Meeting in Paris with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Biden emphasized continued U.S. support, comparing the current effort to assist Ukraine to the World War II Allied coalition.

This meeting followed the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, where both leaders attended ceremonies.

Biden addressed the six-month delay caused by conservative Republicans in Congress blocking a $61 billion military aid package, reassuring that the U.S. commitment to Ukraine remains steadfast.

Zelenskyy, meanwhile, urged for unwavering bipartisan support akin to that during WWII, the Associated Press has reported.

This apology and appeal highlighted the fragility of U.S. support due to internal political divisions.

Additionally, although not directly mentioned, Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency, given his favorable remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin and controversial views on the Ukraine conflict, cast a shadow over the discussions.

Written by B.C. Begley