Biden: The United States can assist Ukraine and Israel at the same time

WORLD, Oct. 16 (YPA) – US President Biden affirmed  that his country’s military can assist the battlefield in both the war between Israel and Hamas and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

“We’re the United States of America for God’s sake, the most powerful nation in the history – not in the world, in the history of the world. The history of the world. We can take care of both of these and still maintain our overall international defense,” Biden said during an interview on CBS “60 Minutes” set to air Sunday night.

He said the United States could “take care of both things (supporting Israel and Ukraine) while continuing to maintain our international security,” and asked, “If it’s not us, who?”

Earlier, the US president’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, stressed that Washington is confident in its ability to support Ukraine and allies in Asia while helping Israel.

The US statements coincide with reports confirming that NATO is facing a difficult situation, and the alliance may not have enough funds and equipment to support both Ukraine and Israel.

CNN reported earlier citing US military officials Saying, the Pentagon is concerned about the possibility of a shortage of ammunition as a result of Washington’s support for Ukraine and Israel at the same time.

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