A new assistance package will help Ukraine restrain Russia in the long run - Pentagon

The Pentagon said that a new package of assistance to Ukraine from the United States is almost three billion dollars aimed at long -term protection of the country from aggression by Russia. According to US Deputy Minister of Defense Kol Cal, this package "is not related to today's or tomorrow fights. " According to him, the opportunities provided by Washington will need Ukraine in the medium and long term.

Video of the day "It is about Ukraine's ability to defend itself and restrain further aggression in a year, two years later, and it is really extremely important because . . . Vladimir Putin did not give up his strategic goal - the capture of most Ukraine, the overthrow of the government and the return of Ukraine to the new "The Russian Empire," Kal. He recalled that since the arrival of Joe Baiden to the US White House, Ukraine has assisted Ukraine of more than $ 13. 5 billion, including $ 12.

9 billion in the last six months. “This level of security assistance is historically unprecedented and demonstrates our unwavering support for free and democratic Ukraine on the day of its independence. This may be our biggest security package today, but not the last, ”the Pentagon representative said.