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:
Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizersAt playoff time, NHL teams march to the beat of their goaltenders and count on them to save the dayDoctors thought I had acid refluxCoyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 citiesWorker electrocuted while doing maintenance on utility pole in upstate New YorkLottery 'loser' boyfriend, 39, who is fighting his exShocking moment group of yobs hurl racist abuse at train passengersFederal officials are investigating a Rockies coach's cockpit visit during a United flightNice scores three as lax defending against costs Lorient'The Met Police are making no
1.9175s , 6499.0703125 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia ,Stellar Sights news portal