Channel: VOA News

Category: News & Politics

Description: Today, President Joe Biden signed into law the Ukraine Lend-Lease Act, reviving a World War II-era program that will allow Ukraine to more efficiently request weapons to repel Russia’s invasion. The bill, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, is similar to legislation passed in 1941 that helped U.S. allies defeat the Nazis. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb takes us to a base in Fairbanks, Alaska, which was vital to the original 1941 Lend-Lease agreement. Originally published at - voanews.com/a/biden-signs-ukraine-lend-lease-act-speeding-equipment-to-war-zone/6564170.html » Subscribe to VOA News: bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: voanews.com » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/voiceofamerica » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: twitter.com/VOANews