US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced that the US will give Ukraine a new defense aid package that includes “critical air defense equipment”.
Sullivan made comments to reporters at the White House before US President Joe Biden’s tour of North Africa and Asia.
Stating that the USA will announce a new defense aid package for Ukraine today, Sullivan noted that this package will include “critical air defense equipment”.
While Sullivan did not provide information about the amount of aid, he stated that the package would include missiles for HAWK air defense systems and the US Avenger Air Defense System.
Stating that he went to Kiev last week and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and senior Ukrainian officials, Sullivan emphasized that the air defense system is of critical importance for Ukrainians.
Noting that the United States will continue to provide all necessary assistance to Ukraine, Sullivan said, “Russia continues to use cruise missiles and Iranian-made drones to attack critical civilian infrastructures in Ukraine.” said.
DETAILED RUSSIA’S WITHDRAWAL FROM HERSON A “HISTORIC TURNING POINT”
On the other hand, Sullivan also evaluated the statement that the defense line in the city of Kherson, Russia will be withdrawn to the left bank of the Dnipro River, “This is a historical turning point for the Ukrainians.” used the phrase.
Stating that this withdrawal does not mean the end of the war, Sullivan noted that the Ukrainians will decide to pursue diplomacy with Russia, and that the United States will not put any pressure on Ukraine in this regard. (AA)