Zelensky thanks the United States for the “essential” aid and asks that it be maintained

The Ukrainian president Volodimir Zelensky thank you on Thursday U.S the release of a new tranche of military aid, and urged its valued ally to maintain this aid.”essential”, whose future seems increasingly uncertain.

washington granted to Kyiv a 250 million dollar package that includes ammunition – which the country needs – and air defense systems to face attacks from Russia.

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For Ukraine This good news leaves a bitter taste, as it is the last section available without new voting on the United States Congresswhich at this time refuses to allocate more money.

“I thank the president Joe Bidento Congress and the American people“, he reacted on Thursday Volodimir Zelensky in X, considering that this aid would cover “the most urgent needs Ukraine”.

He “American leadership“among Kiev’s allies plays a role”essential in the fight against terrorism and aggression“, praise.

“To defend freedom and security in Ukraine, in Europe and also in U.Swe must continue to respond firmly and decisively to Russian aggression”, concluded the president.

After a disappointing 2023 for Ukraine, whose major counter-offensive did not give the expected results at the front, Kiev fears a withdrawal by Western countries.

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In Washington, but also in Europe, the idea of ​​unconditional support collapsed, weakened by political divisions over the high cost of military aid.

However, Volodymyr Zelensky’s allies continue to say they will not abandon him.

The American ambassador in the country, Bridget Brinkrecalled on Thursday that “Financial needs to help Ukraine defend itself remain critical and urgent”.

Source: Elcomercio

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