The Ukrainian president said he was concerned that the crisis between Israel and Hamas could undermine US support for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky called on the allied countries of the West to increase military aid to the country so that it is possible to “survive the winter”, who called on the allies to protect the Israeli people in the same way as they did the Ukrainians. begins in December in the Northern Hemisphere.
During his first visit to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters in Brussels since the start of Russia’s invasion of his country, Zelensky made a request for reinforcements in anti-aircraft defense, as well as long-range missiles and ammunition. radius . He expressed fears that the conflict between Israel and the radical Islamic group Hamas could create a shake-up in US support for Ukraine.
“Surviving the next winter is something very important for us,” he said, together with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, before a conference of countries supporting Ukraine. “We have prepared, we are ready. Now we need the support of the leaders, and that is why I am here today,” the Ukrainian said.
He explained that this support is essential to protect the country’s infrastructure, food exports and the lives of Ukrainian civilians.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the shipment of a new shipment of weapons worth $200 million to Kiev, including anti-aircraft missiles, with the aim of helping the Ukrainians resist Russia’s strong winter offensive scheduled for next year. months.
The United States guarantees continuity of support
“The United States will stand by Ukraine as long as necessary,” Austin said during the meeting with Zelenski. It is the first American package sent to the US Congress since the beginning of the crisis, raising questions about the ability of President Joe Biden’s government to continue providing the aid Kiev so desperately needs to resist the Russian invasion of its territory.
Zelensky said he was concerned that the current crisis in Israel could divert attention from the war started by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine, which has lasted for nearly 600 days. “Who knows what it’s going to be like? I don’t think anyone knows,” he said.
Austin, however, assured that the United States will not lose the ability to dedicate resources to different crises in different regions. “We will stand firmly by Israel and continue to support Ukraine,” she assured. The extent of American military support to Kiev is equal to the total aid sent by NATO allies along with Canada.
“Protect the Israelis,” says Zelenski
Zelensky called on Western allies to protect the Israeli people as they did Ukraine, to show them that they are not alone.
“Terrorists like Putin or Hamas want to take free and democratic nations hostage and want power over those seeking freedom,” Zelenski said. “The terrorists will not change. They must be defeated.”
Western diplomats at NATO have assured that arms supplies to Ukraine are not in danger. “We must continue to increase and maintain a stable flow of weapons and ammunition,” Stoltenberg told allies.
Ukraine is seeking to move closer to NATO membership to strengthen its security in the face of Russian ambitions. The alliance streamlined the process for Ukraine to join, but did not offer a clear invitation to the country or set a deadline for this to happen.
RC (AFP, DPA)
Source: Terra
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