U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the sending of military aid to Ukraine will begin immediately.

"I'm making sure the shipments start right away. In the next few hours-literally in a few hours--we are going to begin sending equipment to Ukraine for air defense munitions, artillery for rocket systems, and armored vehicles. This package is literally investment. Not only in Ukraine’s security, but in Europe’s security,” Biden said during an address at the White House in connection with the Senate's adoption of a package of measures on national security.

According to him, equipment from the USA's own reserves will be sent to Ukraine.

“No we replace our own stockpiles with new products made by American companies here, in America. Patriot missiles made in Arizona. Javelins made in Alabama. Artillery shells made on Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. In other words we are helping Ukraine, but at the same time, we are investing in our own industrial base,” he noted.

According to Biden, if Putin wins in Ukraine, the next step of Russian troops may well be a direct attack on a NATO ally.

“If Putin tries to triumph in Ukraine, the next move of Russian forces could very well be a direct attack on a NATO ally. We’d have no choice but to come to their aid, just like our NATO allies came to our aid after the September 11 attacks. That’s why we are supporting Ukraine and searching support now to Ukraine to stop Putin drawing United States in the war in Europe and in the future,” the American leader stressed.

The U.S. President stated that Putin “has failed again, America stands with our friends and stand up against dictators.”