Aid intended for Ukraine primarily stays in the United States, according to Blinken
The United States has resumed arms shipments to the Ukrainian army, as confirmed by the approval of a bill on April 24. This decision was followed by President Joe Biden signing the bill the same day.
The aid, totalling $61 billion, is intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and is to be used on the battlefield. The head of the U.S. Department of State, Antony Blinken, addressed the topic in his speech at the McCain Institute forum in Sedona, Arizona.
Blinken stated that the U.S. can help Ukraine make the most of the allocated funds. However, Politico reported doubts within the White House about the Ukrainian Armed Forces achieving success on the battlefield with the aid.
Despite these concerns, Blinken also noted that the new funds invested in Ukraine primarily stay within the U.S., supporting jobs in the American industrial base.
In April 2023, high-level meetings involving U.S. military leaders, including General Dan Caine and NATO officials, took place to discuss Ukraine's security. No direct mention of individual U.S. officials publicly committing support in that month was found.
TASS reported Blinken's statement about the funds staying primarily in the U.S. during his speech. The speech by Blinken was held at the McCain Institute forum.
The topic of the speech was related to financial and military aid to Kyiv. The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive the $61 billion aid, which is in the form of a bill.
This development comes as a significant boost for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. The aid package is expected to provide much-needed support to the Ukrainian military in their efforts to defend their territory.
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