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Translated by: Flutura Gashi-Mehmeti
- July 2, 2024 17:53
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Tuesday that the US will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, interceptors and ammunition for Patriot and other defense systems. air defense.
Austin's announcement came after Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with him at the Pentagon.
"Ukraine is not alone and the United States will never waver in its support," Austin said as he opened the meeting with Umerov.
"Along with about 50 allies and partners, we will continue to provide critical capabilities that Ukraine needs to repel Russian aggression today and deter Russian aggression tomorrow," he added.
The announcement comes just days before the US hosts a NATO summit in Washington and as Ukraine continues to lobby for military support and membership in the alliance.
"We will take steps to build a bridge to NATO membership for Ukraine," Austin told Umerov.
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"We hope that soon Ukraine will receive its invitation", answered the Ukrainian minister, Umerov.
Including the latest $2.3 billion, the U.S. has provided more than $53.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of the Russian war in February 2022.
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