Currently, all details regarding the situation are being clarified at the working levels between Ukraine and the United States of America. defense support supply About this in his evening video message said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He reported that today he heard reports from the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
"In particular, regarding relations with the United States of America. Currently, at the working levels between Ukraine and the United States, all details regarding the supply of defense support, in particular the air defense component, are being clarified," he said.
The Head of State also emphasized that"one way or another, we must ensure protection for our people."
Stopping American aid
As UNIAN reported, Politico previously noted that the US decided to suspend the supply of anti-aircraft missiles and"some other high-precision munitions" to Ukraine in early June, but the supply has only stopped now.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated that our country did not receive official notifications about the suspension or revision of delivery schedules of agreed defense assistance, so they are trying to clarify this issue directly with the Americans.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reacted to the US decision to suspend some military aid to Ukraine and noted that understands the aspirations of the US administration to look after one's own interests first.
At the same time, he emphasized that"in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get when it comes to ammunition and air defense systems."