WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia.
Austin and as many as 50 defense leaders from Europe and around the world were meeting Monday to coordinate more military aid to Ukraine, as Kyiv tries to hold off a Russian offensive in the northeast while launching its own massive assault on the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
“We’re meeting in a moment of challenge,” Austin said, noting that Russia’s new onslaught of Kharkiv showed why the continued commitment by the countries was vital to keep coming. Austin vowed to keep U.S. weapons moving “week after week.”
The U.S. announced no new aid packages Monday, even as Ukrainian forces continue to complain that weapons are just trickling into the country after being stalled for months due to congressional gridlock over funding. Pentagon officials have said that weapons pre-positioned in Europe began moving into Ukraine soon after the aid funding was approved.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Pic Story: Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hemp Weaving in NingxiaChina Wins 6th Straight Women's Title at Table Tennis Team WorldsUN Appeals Tribunal's First Woman Judge from ChinaI'm a nutritionistChina's top legislature to strengthen recording, review of normative documentsMiao Girl Makes Intangible Cultural Heritage Alive in SW ChinaGiving Children in Mountains More Chances to Excel in LifeOverseas Returnee Inherits, Revitalizes Traditional CraftChinese paddlers shine at WTT Champions IncheonVolunteer Groups Crochet Woolen Bouquets for Games Medalists
2.508s , 6499.4765625 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia ,International Investigation news portal