US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (Photo: AFP).
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has so far rejected $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, and the US has warned that a recent $300 million aid package would only last a few weeks.
However, when speaking at the opening of the meeting in Germany with countries supporting Ukraine, Secretary Austin affirmed: "The United States will not let Ukraine fail."
Also at the meeting, the head of the Pentagon announced that he was looking for ways to ensure additional support for Kiev.
“We remain determined to provide Ukraine with the necessary resources to fight Russian forces,” he added.
Washington announced $300 million in assistance for Ukraine last week, but Secretary Austin said to get that amount of money, Washington had to save from recent purchases.
“We can only support this much-needed package by identifying some unexpected contract savings,” he said.
In a statement the day before, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he emphasized that "it is extremely important for us that the US Congress soon complete all necessary procedures and make a final decision" on the institute. support for Kiev.
The US is by far the largest security aid provider to Kiev, pledging tens of billions of dollars to Kiev since the outbreak of hostilities in February 2.
