The number one reason for the strong repulse of Ukrainians to the aggressor – their courage and bravery, the number two reason – the help of the United States and its allies
The United States is allocating $ 2.4 billion to Ukraine for security assistance instead of the previously planned $ 1.7 billion, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, according to Voice of America “.
She also added that on April 5, it was announced that Ukraine would receive $ 100 million in security in addition to the $ 300 million already allocated on April 1.
However, according to her, the number one factor that contributes to the strong repulse of Ukrainians to the aggressor is their courage and bravery. Factor number two is security assistance provided by the United States and its allies.
The Biden administration's assistance to the Kyiv struggle against the Russian invasion is key, according to a White House spokeswoman.
“We are working around the clock to meet Ukraine's priority security concerns by channeling weapons from US reserves, where available, and facilitating the supply of weapons to [our] allies and partners,” Psaki said. The US President also noted that all anti-tank and air defense systems, the supply of which was approved by Joe Biden in March, have already been delivered to Ukraine. According to her, work is underway to identify the weapons systems that Ukraine needs.
At the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, assistance to Ukraine includes the purchase of long-range anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunition, Psaki recalled.
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Earlier on Friday, the United States thanked Slovakia for supplying Ukraine with the S-300 system . More than 30 countries have contributed to Ukraine's security assistance.
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