Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed on Friday, addressing the Ukrainian people, that the attack on Russia against Ukraine is just the beginning of a further “invasion”. “They want to conquer other countries,” the Ukrainian president said, citing earlier comments from Russia. Zelensky said such statements “only confirm” that Russia will not stop in Ukraine.
Zelenski continued to call on other countries not to remain neutral in the conflict. He said that Ukrainian troops continue to deter attacks in the east and south of the country. The head of state thanked the Ukrainian military and praised them for doing a “brilliant” job, stressing again that what the country needs are more weapons. In conclusion, the President called on the people of Ukraine to “oppose the occupation at every opportunity. Do not pay attention to the occupiers, do not cooperate with them “.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Western partners have begun to provide Kyiv the weapons he needs.
In a video address Friday night, he said that “we were finally heard” and that the Ukrainian side was getting “exactly what we asked for”.
According to data from the Pentagon, published on April 22, since February the United States has already delivered to Ukraine 7,100 anti-tank missile systems Javelin and 2,200 portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) Stinger.
Ukraine also received from the United States 12,000 AT-4 anti-tank grenade launchers, 1,000 light armored grenade launchers, 7.2 thousand small arms, including machine guns, submachine guns and pistols, 300 grenade launchers, about 40 million small arms ammunition and 21 million small-caliber munitions for mortars and artillery.
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In addition, the Ukrainian armed forces received from the United States at least 17 Mi-17 helicopters and three patrol boats, as well as a large number of other weapons and equipment.
The United States has also begun supplying 18 of the 155-millimeter howitzers and 40,000 shells to Ukraine. Under the new $ 800 million aid package announced the day before by US President Joe Biden, Ukraine will receive 121 tactical strike drones Phoenix Ghost and another 72 of 155-millimeter howitzers and 144,000 shells.
According to the Pentagon, all 155-millimeter howitzers to be delivered to Ukraine will allow the Ukrainian armed forces to form five artillery divisions.
According to preliminary estimates, the total amount of military aid from Washington to Kyiv is currently estimated at $ 3.5 billion.
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In turn, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal spoke with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during his visit to Washington. He said Ukraine needed “more powerful and modern weapons.” According to him, Ukraine needs a steady supply of heavy weapons, in particular long-range artillery, missiles and other weapons.
In turn, Austin assured that the United States will continue to provide military assistance to strengthen the Ukrainian army.
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