US reaffirms support for Ukraine, announces new $400 military aid package
- 22 October, 08:54
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $400-million military aid package to Ukraine on Monday during a visit to Kyiv. “I’m pleased to announce today the commitment of a $400 million presidential drawdown package to provide your forces with additional munitions, armoured vehicles and anti-tank weapons,” Austin said during a meeting with Zelensky.
In later speech, Austin reiterated US committeemen to get Ukraine what it needs in its war with Russia.
“We can continue to stand firm against Putin’s aggression. Or we can let Putin have his way, and we can condemn our children and grandchildren to live in a far bloodier and more dangerous world,” he stressed.
However, the US official made no comments about Zelenskiy’s call to join NATO, or a victory plan that the Ukrainian leader has pitched to EU and US. The plan that proposes ending the war in Ukraine’s terms, also includes a clause to allow Kyiv use long-range Western weapons in Russian territory.
It should be noted that Austin’s visit came days after confirmed reports of North Korean forces, including elite troops’ deployment in Russia.
