America announced new security assistance to Ukraine. On Thursday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that America will give 128 million US dollars to Ukraine. Blinken's announcement regarding security assistance comes amid Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Washington, where he met with his President Joe Biden at the White House.
Blinken said that a new security assistance package for Ukraine has been announced by President Biden. In this, America will give arms worth 128 million US dollars to Ukraine. Along with this, the Department of Defense will also provide US $ 197 million in weapons and equipment under the previously directed drawdown.
Will strengthen Ukraine: America
The foreign minister said the weapons include additional air defense weapons to strengthen Ukraine's air defense against Russian air attacks. He further said that the security assistance also includes artillery ammunition and cluster ammunition. He said the weapons and equipment includes additional air defense munitions, which will help strengthen Ukraine's air defenses against Russian air attacks now and in the coming winter.
Retaliatory action against Russian forces
He further said that it includes artillery ammunition and anti-armor capabilities as well as cluster munitions, which will further enhance Ukraine's ability to continue retaliating against Russian forces. Blinken described the partnership between America and Ukraine as stronger than ever. He said that the Ukrainian army has taken back more than 50 percent of the territory seized by the Russian army since February 2022 last year.
He said that we will remain united with Ukraine as it secures its future. A future in which its people will rebuild and live securely in a resilient and thriving democracy, fully integrated with Europe.
Ukrainian President Zelensky welcomed at the White House
Earlier, President Biden welcomed Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky to the White House. Biden said that America is committed to providing assistance to Ukraine against Russian aggression. At the UN General Assembly earlier this week, I made it clear that no country in the world can be truly safe if we do not defend Ukraine's independence in the face of this Russian brutality and aggression.
Our commitment to the security of Ukraine
Biden said that we brought together a coalition of more than 50 countries to help Ukraine defend itself. He said the United States has begun the process of formalizing our commitment to Ukraine's security with fellow G7 leaders and other international partners and that is why they support a just and lasting peace that respects Ukraine. Does.
Praise for the bravery of the people of Ukraine
According to a CNN report, he praised the bravery of the people of Ukraine. Biden said that the American people are committed to ensuring that the world stands with you. Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska arrived in a black SUV at the South Portico at 3:33 pm (local time). Joe Biden and America's First Lady Jill Biden welcomed him upon his arrival. After getting photographs taken, they entered the White House.
We are grateful to the American people: Zelensky
Regarding his visit, Zelensky said that it is very important. Earlier in the day, Zelensky met with US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and representatives of the US House of Representatives. He said Ukraine is extremely grateful for the support of the House, both parties and all Americans. "I met with US House Speaker McCarthy, House Democratic Leader Rep. Jeffries and US House Representatives," the Ukrainian president posted on Twitter. Ukraine is sincerely grateful to the House, both parties, and the entire American people for all support.
Everyone has to come together against Russia
He said that the Ukrainian people have suffered a lot in the war with Russia, but we have liberated more than half of the occupied territory from the Russian invaders, and we can clearly see that victory is getting closer. During our meeting, I stressed that Ukraine's victory would ensure that neither Russia nor any other dictatorship will ever again destabilize the free world. To win, we must all stand together and work together.
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