Watch again: Joe Biden calls for Congress to pass request for national security funding

Joe Biden delivered a speech urging Congress to pass his national security supplemental request, including funding to support Ukraine, on Wednesday (6 November). It came after the US president’s administration warned Congress that money for the European country will run out by the end of the year as Russia’s invasion continues. The administration has requested an additional $61 billion in aid. Earlier this week, Mr Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan declared that not passing the additional aid would “make it easier for Putin to prevail.“ Watch more videos on Independent TV: Watch more from Independent TV at: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: