For the first time, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Oleh Nikolenko, commented on the statement by his American counterpart, Matthew Miller, that the United States would not support Ukraine's military funding at the level of 2022-23.
Reducing supply of American weapons to Ukraine: what will change
According to Miller, the United States will not support Ukraine's military funding at the level of 2022-23, as it wants to help Ukraine develop its own military-industrial base.
It is important to understand that the US plans to manufacture weapons directly in Ukraine, not supply them.
Oleh Nikolenko points out that the words of the State Department spokesperson should not be taken as Washington's intention to reduce its support for Ukraine.
During contacts at all levels, the United States demonstrates a clear understanding of the critical need to provide our country with all the necessary military and financial assistance to ensure that we win, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed.
When US support for Ukraine can be transformed
According to Oleh Nikolenko, the transformation of aid from official Washington can only take place when Ukraine is able to cope with its needs on its own.
And while we need support, it is crucial that the US Congress passes a decision as soon as possible to continue funding assistance to Ukraine in the declared amount. Supporting Ukraine is not charity. First and foremost, it is an investment in American national security and the defence of global democracy, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson explained.
As mentioned earlier, the White House recently officially confirmed that it no longer has money for new military support for Ukraine until it is approved by the US Congress.
