US Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted on December 22, 2022, that the United States, with international allies and partners, would continue helping Ukraine restore and protect its energy infrastructure from Russian attacks.
Source: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
“Now, we know that a tough winter lies ahead for Ukrainians, as President Putin pursues his new strategy of trying to freeze Ukrainian men, women, children, the elderly to death. We’re working with the G7 and other allies and partners to repair, to replace, and defend Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including bolstering its advanced air defense through precision systems like the Patriot missile battery that President Biden announced yesterday,” explained the US Secretary of State.
According to the US Secretary of State, US military aid, in particular, the additional $1.85 billion package announced on December 21, 2022, by President Joe Biden, is intended to help “Ukraine’s fighters to go on the counter-offensive, liberating their people, retaking more of their territory.”
Antony Blinken emphasized that Ukraine had strong bipartisan support in Congress, “which was on full display last night” during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address.
“Maintaining that support is crucial, because President Putin continues to show no interest in meaningful diplomacy,” clarified Antony Blinken.
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