U.S. President Joe Biden has apologized to Volodymyr Zelensky for the delay in sending military aid to Ukraine. He also promised an additional $225 million in military aid.


According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the new package will include ammunition and anti-aircraft missiles.

The BBC reported that these discussions occurred during a meeting between the two leaders on Friday in Paris, France.

World leaders convened in France on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the Normandy coast, known as D-Day, during the final phase of World War II.

On June 6, 1944, approximately 150,000 Allied troops launched an attack by sea and air to drive out Nazi forces in Germany. Few of those soldiers are still alive today, with most survivors now over 100 years old. Leaders from around the world gathered in Normandy to honor their sacrifices.

During a conversation with Zelensky, Biden attributed the delay in providing military aid to some Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress. Biden assured Zelensky, "The United States will stand by you. You didn't bow down; you didn't back down in any way. Your fight is amazing, absolutely amazing."

In response, Zelensky emphasized the significance of the relationship between Ukraine and the United States, stating that the fight against Russia is crucial. "We can rely on the support you are giving, standing shoulder to shoulder with us," he said.

Following his meeting with Zelensky, Biden delivered an emotional speech at Pointe du Hoc, a war memorial for U.S. troops in Normandy.

Referring to the sacrifices of the Allied soldiers who died on June 6, 1944, Biden stated, "There is no doubt they would want the United States to stand against Putin's aggression in Europe. They asked us to fulfill our duty.

"That duty is to protect freedom and democracy today and to stand up against any aggression, both at home and abroad," Biden said.