Antony John Blinken, in a brief stop back in Washington between his Middle East crisis tour and an Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco, emphasized the United States’ commitment to aiding Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Secretary of State Antony John Blinken reassured top Ukrainian official Andriy Yermak of sustained U.S. support amid concerns about potential Russian strikes on Kyiv’s infrastructure during the winter
Despite the heightened focus on the Middle East, President Joe Biden has pledged continued financial assistance, amounting to tens of billions of dollars, to help Ukraine resist Russian invaders. This commitment has encountered skepticism from some factions within the Republican Party.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized the U.S. government’s message to Ukraine, stating, “We will continue to stand by them, that we will continue to back them.” During discussions with Yermak, Antony John Blinken explored collaborative measures to strengthen Ukraine’s infrastructure for the upcoming winter, considering the previous winter’s attempts by Russia to disrupt energy sites.
President Biden’s proposal to allocate $61 billion to Ukraine, coupled with $14 billion for Israel, has faced challenges in Congress
On Twitter, Yermak conveyed appreciation, thanking Antony John Blinken for the support from the United States. He also acknowledged the unique aspect of Blinken’s children’s Halloween outfits, noting that Blinken’s son was clad in President Zelenskyy‘s military attire, and his daughter was adorned in the colors of Ukraine’s flag.
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