The newspaper recalls that recently Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that air defense “is our priority today.”
“Aware of the danger facing Ukrainians, European countries are trying to organize themselves to help them, after welcoming the restoration of US aid, but after the House of Representatives voted for a new 60.8 billion USD package, it may take several weeks,” the article reads.
At the same time, according to the media, the progress of EU aid to Ukraine is a labor-intensive job. Therefore, EU heads of state and government “during April 17-18 At the European Council meeting, they were careful to make as few promises as possible.” Only outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said he is ready to buy equipment from some countries to transfer to Ukraine.
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“We know that several countries have stockpiles of the Patriot, but they may not want to deliver them directly,” Rutte said.
It is also noted that during this summit, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on member states to make a gesture, indicating that the priority is support for Ukraine’s anti-aircraft defense.
Western aid to Ukraine: the latest news
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently revealed what Britain will hand over to Ukraine. The package will include the transfer of Storm Shadow and other types of missiles, hundreds of armored vehicles and water vehicles, as well as ammunition, he said.
“Unian” also reported that US President Joe Biden assured V. Zelensky that the first aid package for Kyiv would be swift and powerful. Among other things, it will strengthen Ukraine’s anti-aircraft, long-range and artillery capabilities.
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