US Shifts to Long-Term , Strategy for Offering , Military Assistance to Ukraine.
ABC reports that the United States will shift its
security assistance for Ukraine to a longer-term
campaign as Russia's invasion drags on.
According to officials,
the campaign will likely see more
American troops in Europe in the future. .
It will also reportedly include imminent plans
to announce an additional $3 billion in aid
to train and equip Ukrainian forces. .
U.S. officials said that campaign is likely
to be announced on August 24, the same
day the war will reach the six-month mark.
ABC reports that the boosted funding
will go to contracts for drones,
weapons and other equipment.
According to officials, the funding is
meant to assist Ukraine in establishing
a medium- to long-term defense posture.
The new package is also meant to reassure
Ukrainian officials that the U.S. will continue
to offer support as the war wears on.
The new package is also meant to reassure
Ukrainian officials that the U.S. will continue
to offer support as the war wears on.
On August 23, NATO Secretary General
Jens Stoltenberg also reaffirmed
the alliance's support for Ukraine. .
On August 23, NATO Secretary General
Jens Stoltenberg also reaffirmed
the alliance's support for Ukraine. .
Winter is coming, and it will
be hard, and what we see now
is a grinding war of attrition.
This is a battle of wills,
and a battle of logistics. , Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, via ABC.
Therefore we must sustain our
support for Ukraine for the long term,
so that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign,
independent nation, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, via ABC
