MONDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2023, 09:43
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Lloyd Austin, the United States Secretary of Defence, has arrived in Kyiv, stating that the USA will continue supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Source: Austin on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda
Quote: “I just arrived in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian leaders. I’m here today to deliver an important message – the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’s aggression, both now and into the future,” Austin said.
Concerns about the continuation of US military aid to Ukraine have grown recently as debate over the issue continues in Congress.
Background:
- On 19 November, Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation with Rustem Umierov, his Ukrainian counterpart.
- They discussed the plans concerning the next meeting of Ukraine’s Defence Contact Group (the Ramstein format), which is to be held in the format of a videoconference on 22 November.
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“I’m here today to deliver an important message – the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’s aggression, both now and into the future,”
With all due respect, messages, unless accompanied by weapons that will enable Ukraine to win this war, are worthless.
What he could, or least should be saying behind closed doors in Kyiv is something like:
“We are making combat-ready a couple of squadrons of F16’s. They will be ready to go as soon as the politicians give the green light. Covertly we are also sourcing and funding some unofficial volunteers from our recently retired pilots to help out while your pilots are training.
Also being prepped up :
A large supply of the long range AAM’s and ASM’s you will need to arm them.
Also : enough medium and long range SSM’s including ATACM’s to get you through winter at least.
Also: more long range artillery, more ammo, more MBT’s, more attack drones and more air defence systems.
Finally, we will be rushing you much more mine clearance systems.
On behalf of the president and all the allies, we apologise for not giving you the air superiority you needed to make your counteroffensive more successful.
We assure you that next spring you will have everything.
We implore you to mobilize more troops ; keep going until you can field 1.5m combat troops + reserves.”
i am worried ):
^bert
Philippians 4:6-7
6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7. And the peace of God, surpassing understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.