Blinken announces news on air defense for Ukraine before NATO summit
In the near future, there may be news of additional air defense systems for Ukraine. They are expected before the NATO summit on July 9-11.
This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, RBC-Ukraine reports citing Voice of America.
According to Blinken, success for Ukraine is an opportunity to "stand on its own two feet" in military, economic and democratic issues. In the short term, a strong air defense system is one of the components of Ukraine's success.
The Secretary of State noted that Ukraine's economy has tremendous potential, provided it is invested. And to unlock it, it is necessary to provide air defense, which will protect the territories in which we have invested.
"We are working on this. I think there will be more news about this in the coming weeks, ahead of the NATO summit next week," the State Department chief said.
He also added that a democratically, economically, and militarily independent Ukraine would be "the strongest response" to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 02/07/2024
