US Deputy Secretary of State in Kyiv: Ukraine will see additional support steps in coming weeks
This was stated by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass at a briefing in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
He noted that the United States has taken an unprecedented step to redirect defence products intended for other countries, including missiles for air defence systems, to Ukraine, where there is the greatest need. The Deputy Secretary of State also mentioned the agreement within the Group of Seven countries to use the proceeds of assets frozen outside Russia to combat the consequences of Russia's aggression.
Bass expressed confidence that additional steps will be seen in the weeks ahead as Ukraine meets with friends and partners in Europe next week and as President Zelensky and other senior Ukrainians visit Washington next month.
The US Under Secretary of State also said that during the visit, he consulted with Ukrainian government officials on steps to protect the country and help Ukrainians.
As Ukrinform reported, the day before, the White House announced a change in priorities in the supply of missiles for advanced air defence systems, directing orders from other countries to meet Ukraine's needs.
On Friday, 21 June, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian officials and other partners.
On 9-11 July, Washington will host the anniversary summit of the North Atlantic Alliance. Member states are expected to focus on uniting allied efforts to strengthen Ukraine's long-term success.
