The United States and Ukraine are set to announce a ‘major defense initiative’ in New York on Thursday, according to a senior US administration official..
The initiative, which will be announced by US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will provide Ukraine with additional security assistance to help it defend against Russian aggression..
The official said the initiative will include the provision of new weapons and equipment to Ukraine, as well as training and support for Ukrainian forces..
The announcement comes as the war in Ukraine continues to rage, with Russian forces intensifying their attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure..
The US has already provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in military assistance, including weapons, ammunition, and intelligence sharing..
The new defense initiative is expected to further bolster Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian aggression..
The announcement will be made at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world leaders are gathered for the annual meeting..
The meeting is taking place amid heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine, with Russia facing international condemnation for its actions..
The US and its allies are expected to use the meeting to further isolate Russia and to rally support for Ukraine..
The announcement of the new defense initiative is a significant step in the US’s efforts to support Ukraine and to help it defend against Russian aggression..
The initiative is likely to be welcomed by Ukraine, which has been calling for increased military assistance from the US and its allies..
The announcement is also likely to further anger Russia, which has warned the US against providing Ukraine with additional weapons..
The war in Ukraine is expected to continue for some time, and the US and its allies are likely to continue to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression..
