“Together with our allies and partners, we intend to help Ukraine build on and expand its combat successes, and build a future force capable of repelling Russian aggression in the coming years,” he said.
Austin added that the United States is committed to helping Ukraine fight to protect its territory and citizens.
“Ladies and gentlemen, Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy.” This is exactly what we live in. time. And we all must decide which side we are on. Therefore, we are determined to help Ukraine in the fight to protect its territory and its citizens,” the Pentagon chief said.
He also said that the United States intends to deter Russia from further aggression – including against our NATO allies – and to show the world that America will not waver in its defense of freedom.
Problems with US financial assistance for Ukraine
Ukraine is on the verge of losing US military support due to delays in the adoption of financial assistance packages by the US Congress.
On December 6, the Senate blocked the start of debate on Joe Biden’s $106 billion aid package, which would provide more than $61 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs. The reason was the Republicans’ demands to add stricter requirements to the bill to protect the US southern border with Mexico.
US President Joe Biden criticized this Senate decision and accused the Republicans of playing political games.
At the same time, the White House is ready to make compromises on tightening border crossing rules for migrants in order to gain GOP votes to approve aid to Ukraine.
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