Ukraine’s allies have provided Kiev with more than $85 billion in military aid since Russia began military operations in February 2022.
This was stated in the statement of the US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin, which was distributed by the press service of the Pentagon, based on the results of the meeting of the contact group on the issue of Ukraine in Brussels.
“A historic US-led coalition from 50 countries around the world has sent more than $85 billion in military aid to Ukraine since February 2022, when (ed.: Russian President Vladimir) Putin launched his terrifying full-scale invasion.” In fact, as a percentage of GDP, more than 12 of our allies invest more in Ukraine’s self-defense than the United States,” Austin said.
The head of the Pentagon added that the main topic of the meeting was “the urgent needs of Ukraine on the battlefield”, as well as the preparation of the armed forces of Ukraine for a long-term confrontation with Russian forces.
“We will not allow Putin to win. Neither will our allies and partners, who have stood shoulder to shoulder today, united by pragmatism and principles,” he added.
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